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Nigeria: Fighting terror and separatism

Mimi Mefo Newuh | George Okachi

The Nigerian army claims the country is safer, but many citizens feel less secure than ever. With armed groups active in northern and southern states, and civilians caught in the crossfire, how do the authorities distinguish between separatists and terrorists? And how does the military plan to control them? Nigeria's army spokesman Tukur Gusau joins us Under The Baobab.

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The Nigerianarmy claims the country is safer, but many citizens feel less secure than ever. With armed groups active in northernand southern states,and civilians caught in the crossfire, how do the authorities distinguish between separatistsand terrorists? And how does the military plan to control them? Nigeria's army spokesman Tukur Gusau joins us Under The Baobab.

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Under the Baobab hosts Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi, standing in front of an illustration of a baobab tree seen in a dark blue silhouette against a pink/orange gradient sky

Under the Baobab hosts Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi, standing in front of an illustration of a baobab tree seen in a dark blue silhouette against a pink/orange gradient sky

Under the Baobab

Under the Baobab is DW's weekly vodcast where Africa's biggest issues meet real talk, sharp minds and bold solutions. Hosts Mimi Mefo Newuh and George Okachi are joined by experts and everyday change-makers from Africa.

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