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Video: Teachers in northern Nigeria protest abduction of school children
Teachers in north-eastern Nigeria held protests, demanding stronger protection for learning institutions.
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How ISWAP and Boko Haram are reshaping the Lake Chad Basin
Communities in the Lake Chad Basin face rising violence amid economic hardship and weak governance.
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa
Nigeria and the US say ‘key’ ISIL leader was killed in joint military operation in Borno State.
Gunmen kidnap dozens of students in Nigeria’s Borno State
No group claimed responsibility for the raid which bore the hallmarks of Boko Haram fighters who demand ransom
ISIL second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki killed, US and Nigeria say
US and Nigerian forces carry out a joint operation against the commander, who was deemed a ‘global terrorist’ in 2023.
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‘The world is sounding an alarm’: Why big tech is the new colonist
Power is no longer exercised through military force alone, but via technology, finance and control over information.
EXPLAINER
Can Macron’s Kenya visit revive French influence in Africa?
France is facing deepening resentment in former African colonies where it once had political influence.
UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad air attacks
UN rights chief ‘shocked’ by reports that Nigerian and Chadian forces killed over 100 civilians and seeks inquiries.
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Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters
Dangote’s planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria’s Lagos.
Chad declares national mourning after deadly Boko Haram ambush
The killing of two generals near Lake Chad follows a recent Boko Haram attack in the same region that left dozens dead.
Africa sees winners and losers as Iran war pushes up energy prices
Several African countries have sought financial help due to economic uncertainty caused by the war on Iran.
