What's driving young Nigerians into the arms of extremists?

DW (English) 2025-09-01

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Islamist extremists groups like Boko Haram are recruiting new members with the lure of provisions as food shortages hit northern Nigeria. Aid to the region has dwindled after the United States cut its international humanitarian funding.
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