2026年初,美国和尼日利亚从紧张转向军事合作,在尼日利亚提出请求和外交接触后,美国进行了空袭和部队部署。 U.S. and Nigeria shifted from tension to military cooperation in early 2026, with U.S. airstrikes and troop deployment following Nigeria’s request and diplomatic outreach.

2025年底,美国对尼日利亚的宗教暴力威胁引发了外交紧张,但到12月,美国应尼日利亚请求对尼日利亚西北地区发动空袭,标志着从对抗向合作的转变。 In late 2025, U.S. threats against Nigeria over religious violence sparked diplomatic tension, but by December, the U.S. launched airstrikes in Nigeria’s northwest at Nigeria’s request, marking a shift from confrontation to cooperation. 2026年1月,美国部署军事人员培训尼日利亚部队,支持反恐努力,这标志着战略伙伴关系。 In January 2026, the U.S. deployed military personnel to train Nigerian forces and support counterterrorism efforts, signaling a strategic partnership. 尼日利亚努力缓和紧张局势,包括雇用一家美国游说公司,但协定的细节仍然有限,此后便发生了这一变化。 The change followed Nigeria’s efforts to de-escalate tensions, including hiring a U.S. lobbying firm, though details of the agreements remain limited.