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WAEC Government 1988 Question 11

Question 11

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Nigeria broke diplomatic relations with Israel in 1973 because of Israeli

  1. A.recognition of Biafra.
  2. B.occupation of Egyptian territory.
  3. C.refusal to give aid to Nigeria.
  4. D.economic relations with South Africa.
  5. E.raid on Entebbe airport in Uganda.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (occupation of Egyptian territory.)

Explanation

During the 1973 Arab–Israeli war, Nigeria, like most OAU members, broke ties with Israel over its occupation of Egyptian (African) territory in Sinai. Relations were restored in 1992.