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Israel and Nigeria: continuity and change in their relationship

When Nigena broke diplomatic relations with Israel on 25 October 1973 a new dimension to the relationship between the two countries was introduced. Although some people had speculated that Nigeria would take this step as far back as late 19721 when five African countries. Uganda, Chad, Congo (Brazzaville). Niger. and Mali broke diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv in quick succession. the Federal Military Government did not give it any serious thought until the second half of last October, although since the late sixties. Nigeria had at times taken an anti-Israeli stance especially in internatio…