What is International Media

The essence of this chapter is to examine the challenges in the global media reportage of counter-terrorism operations in Nigeria. Boko-Haram and other terrorists' activities in Nigeria have remained security threats to the stability of Nigeria, the West African sub-region, and the entire African continent. They have succeeded in instilling fear in the minds of the local population, destruction of worships centers and houses. However, the military onslaught against Boko-Haram by the Nigerian defence forces has continued unabated. Through their respective reportage, the global media has continued to produce international context on war against terror activities in Nigeria. In carrying out their tasks, they have faced a series of challenges given the importance of their reports in shaping both local and international public opinion about counter-terrorism operations in the country. These criticisms have emanated from state actors, the security forces, the local media, and domestic opinion.