ECOWAS Rejects Trump's Genocide Allegations Against Nigeria, Warns of Escalating Tensions

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) firmly rejected allegations by Donald Trump accusing Nigeria of genocide against Christians. ECOWAS described the claims as false and dangerous, emphasizing that the violence in Nigeria is driven by terrorist groups with no religious discrimination.

The regional body cautioned against framing the crisis as a religious war and urged international support to combat extremist groups. ECOWAS emphasized unity in the fight against terrorism and stressed the need for a collective approach to address security challenges in West Africa.