Nigeria’s Muslim and Christian leaders sign new peace accord

News Nigeria’s Muslim and Christian leaders sign new peace accord ** ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY MARCH 26 ** Thousands of worshippers participate in the Holy Ghost festival night revivals at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Lagos, Nigeria. - Copyright © africanews GEORGE OSODI/AP2006 By Rédaction Africanews and AP Last updated: 14/08 - 11:10 Nigeria More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders have signed a new peace accord in Nigeria, aiming to ease religious tensions and promote harmony. The agreement was signed in Abuja, where faith leaders launched a new body focused on cooperation between the country’s two main religious communities. Nigeria’s population of more than 200 million is roughly divided between a predominantly Muslim north and a largely Christian south. The accord comes after years of violence by Islamist groups including Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province. While Christians have been among the victims, analysts say the vast majority of those killed have been Muslims. Religious leaders called the agreement a turning point, urging an end to hate speech, insults and rhetoric targeting other faiths. The deal also comes ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 election, when religion is expected to remain a major factor in politics. Focus on the religious divide was heightened last November when U.S. President Donald Trump called Nigeria a "disgraced country" and threatened military action over what he said was the treatment of Christians by "Islamic Terrorists". You may also like 01:14 Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge 5 minutes ago 01:10 Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 24 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours ago From the same country 02:18 Nightlife thrives in deeply religious northern state of Nigeria 28/08 - 14:29 Nigeria orders manhunt after deadly mass kidnapping 26/08 - 10:23 01:40 Thousands gather in Lagos Nigeria to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birth 26/08 - 10:24 View more Share More About Christianity Muslim Nigeria Donald Trump You may also like 01:14 Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge 5 minutes ago 01:10 Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires 24 minutes ago 00:56 Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours ago From the same country 02:18 Nightlife thrives in deeply religious northern state of Nigeria 28/08 - 14:29 Nigeria orders manhunt after deadly mass kidnapping 26/08 - 10:23 01:40 Thousands gather in Lagos Nigeria to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s birth 26/08 - 10:24 On the same subject THIS IS CULTURE 02:20 Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history 29/08 - 14:27 NEWS 01:12 ICC Chief Tomoko Akane vows to defend court after U.S. sanctions 27/08 - 13:00 BUSINESS AFRICA 11:19 Ecowas : will the ECO finally become a reality in 2027? [Business Africa] 27/08 - 15:38 NEWS 01:06 Nigeria: Religious leaders unite for social peace in West Africa 21/08 - 17:52 NEWS 01:09 South Africa: Beauty Queen Chidimma Adetshina fights deportation 21/08 - 16:14 NEWS 01:41 Liberia agrees to accept up to 1,200 US deportees under Trump migration deal 24/08 - 14:37 More stories 01:25 General Abdourahamane Tchiani Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny 7 hours ago 01:02 Coup Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers 6 hours ago 00:56 United Kingdom Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition 2 hours ago

Nigeria’s Muslim and Christian leaders sign new peace accord

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