Nigeria begins trial of 500 terrorism suspects
9 Apr 2026, 20:20 GMT
By Jean-Emile JAMMINE
Topic: Eye on Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/nigeria-begins-trial-of-500-terrorism-suspects
In tonight’s edition, amid a surge in violence across Nigeria, Abuja opens mass trials for 500 suspected terrorists across 13 courtrooms under heavy security. Also, Benin heads to the polls this Sunday as President Patrice Talon steps down after a decade in power. And, Algerian boxing star Imane Khelif returns to the ring for her first professional fight since winning Olympic gold in Paris.