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Operation Savannah Shield: Why US Forces Are Now in Nigeria

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James Barnett
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James Barnett
In the Media
Retired Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, Nigeria’s minister of defense, and Mr. Brian J. Ellis, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of war for African affairs, sign a defense cooperation roadmap in Abuja, Nigeria, on January 23, 2026. (US Army)
Retired Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, Nigeria’s minister of defense, and Mr. Brian J. Ellis, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of war for African affairs, sign a defense cooperation roadmap in Abuja, Nigeria, on January 23, 2026. (US Army)

James Barnett appears on News Central TV to discuss the violence in Nigeria as the death toll rises. He highlights the importance of local governance and security for stability.

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