Why is Trump claiming that Christians are being targeted in Nigeria?

US president Donald Trump threatens Nigeria with military action claiming Christians are being persecuted. The government and Christian groups in the country deny this saying armed groups have killed people of all faiths. So what's behind Trump's claims? And what's the security situation? 

In this episode: 

• Malik Samuel, Senior Researcher, Good Governance Africa in Abuja.  
• Yinka Adegoke, Africa Editor, Semafor. 
• James Barnett, Research Fellow, Hudson Institute. 

Host: Adrian Finighan

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