Trump Orders Christmas Airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria

President Donald Trump ordered U.S. military airstrikes in Nigeria on Christmas Day. The strikes targeted fighters from the Islamic State (ISIS) group in the country's northwest. The operation happened near the border with Niger. U.S. officials say the militants were responsible for recent attacks on Christian communities. This military action highlights growing security concerns in Africa's Sahel region. Counter-terrorism experts have recently warned the area is becoming a new epicenter for global terrorism. The airstrikes mark a significant expansion of direct U.S. action against ISIS in West Africa. Previously, U.S. efforts in Nigeria have focused largely on training and advising local forces.