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Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
Melissa Chemam

Spotlight on Africa: US strikes in Nigeria and fear among the African diaspora

Somali-American women hold "ICE Out" signs during a press conference with U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) at Karmel Mall, after the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, on 28 January, 2026. REUTERS - Brian Snyder

In the episode, we examine recent US strikes in northern Nigeria and explore the experiences of the US African diaspora in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nigeria has endured years of violence from extremist groups such as Boko Haram, but there is growing debate over whether a US intervention is the appropriate response. Meanwhile, in the US, many immigrants say they feel under threat as enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensify.

This week, we discuss recent US airstrikes in northern Nigeria and the fact that many people of African descent feel threatened by the recent enforcement actions by ICE in many US cities.

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