Terrorism: France Declares Support For Nigeria

French President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France’s support for Nigeria in tackling its security challenges, particularly the persistent terrorist threat in the country’s northern region.

In a message posted on X on Sunday, Macron said he spoke with President Bola Tinubu and pledged to strengthen France’s partnership with Nigerian authorities.

“I conveyed France’s solidarity in the face of the various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the North,” Macron wrote.

“At his request, we will strengthen our partnership with the authorities and our support for the affected populations. We call on all our partners to step up their engagement. No one can remain a spectator.”

Macron’s statement follows a series of violent attacks and kidnappings in northern Nigeria that have drawn international attention and condemnation. The French government said it would cooperate with Nigeria to provide support for affected communities.

The call for international support comes amid concerns over insecurity in the country.

Recently, President Donald Trump redesignated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom violations and warned of potential U.S. military intervention—a claim the Federal Government has rejected, noting that insecurity affects all religious groups.

In November, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met Nigeria’s National Security Advisor, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, at the Pentagon to discuss collaborative strategies for addressing the security situation.