Why it Matters
The House Foreign Affairs Committee's Subcommittee on Africa has scheduled a hearing for November 12, titled "One Year Later: Assessing Nigeria's Efforts To Protect Christians And Secure The Middle Belt."
The hearing will feature five witnesses: Frank Garcia and Riley Barnes of the U.S. Department of State, Nina Shea of the Hudson Institute, Ryan Brown of Open Doors US, and Oge Onubogu of the Center for Strategic and International Studies. It is chaired by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ-4), with Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51) serving as ranking member.
Broader Context
The hearing's title "One Year Later" references a November 20, 2025, Africa Subcommittee hearing on religious persecution in Nigeria, at which Nina Shea, who returns as a witness, addressed Nigeria's designation as a Country of Particular Concern and attacks in the Middle Belt.
In recent weeks, multiple news outlets have reported fresh violence in Nigeria. Sahara Reporters cited an Aid to the Church in Need report claiming more than 3.5 million people have been displaced in Nigeria.
The Bottom Line
The Subcommittee on Africa's hearing scheduled for November 12 will hear from five witnesses, including Frank Garcia and Riley Barnes of the U.S. Department of State.
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