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U.S. Govt Denies Terror Funding As Nigeria Aid Probed

U.S. authorities have denied funding Boko Haram's insurgency in Nigeria, saying that they stand with Nigeria against the terrorist group and wish to rid the country of its insurgents. The U.S. government officials said there is no evidence that the United States Agency for International Development funds Boko Haram or any other terrorist group.

This comes after the U.S. government initiated an investigation into the utilization of past aid allocated to Nigeria and other countries, following President Donald Trump's January 20, 2025, decision to suspend all foreign aid for 90 days. This suspension was prompted by concerns over "global destabilization and the misalignment of aid with American interests".

The move comes amid heightened scrutiny of USAID health funds after U.S. Congressman Scott Perry alleged during a subcommittee hearing that USAID funds, including $697 million annually, were inadvertently supporting terrorist organizations such as Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda. Boko Haram, a militant group active in Northeast Nigeria and neighboring regions, has perpetuated widespread violence and loss of life for over 15 years.

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The Nigerien army patrols the Sahara desert targetting militant groups including ISIL and Boko Haram.

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