The African Union (AU) has publicly sided with Nigeria following US President Donald Trump’s controversial genocide claim. AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf dismissed Trump’s remarks, affirming there is no genocide in Northern Nigeria and urging caution in making such statements. Nigeria continues to battle Boko Haram terrorism, with most victims reportedly being Muslims. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to fighting terrorism and protecting religious freedom. Trump’s accusations of Christians being killed in Nigeria and threatening to halt US aid have drawn global attention to the country’s complex security challenges.