Nigeria

Society

Pirates kidnap five people from a Cameroonian vessel off Nigeria's coast

Kidnappings by pirates are still a problem in the oil-rich area, despite attempts to reach a peace deal with militants.

Sep 22, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

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Society

Red Cross launches world's first 'Humanitarian Impact Bond' system

New initiative to raise funds for rehabilitation centres in three African countries.

Sep 11, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Mali DRC

Conflict

Cruel rise in Boko Haram using children as 'human bombs' says UNICEF

Most were under 15 years old, the UN agency said.

Aug 22, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Boko Haram

Conflict

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari vows to step up fight against Boko Haram

"Terrorists and criminals must be fought and destroyed relentlessly," said Buhari.

Aug 21, 2017

By Associated Press

Boko Haram

Conflict

Boko Haram leader Abu Bakr Shekau warns Isis will remain in West Africa

In a video, Shekau also called on Muslims to rise up for jihad.

Aug 17, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

Boko Haram Isis

Crime

Nigerian pastor arrested for allegedly raping fellow cleric's daughters

Police acted after the victim's father filed a complaint against Pastor Cletus Metititri.

Aug 16, 2017

By Ananya Roy

Crime

Nigerian court orders seizure of former oil minister's property

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's oil minister from 2010-15, is being pursued for alleged corruption allegations.

Jul 20, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC

Society

Africa famine: A fifth of US voters know nothing about the biggest humanitarian crisis since WW2

Some 20 million people in Africa and the Middle East are facing extreme hunger.

Jul 13, 2017

By Paul Wright

Somalia

Commodities

Opec 'won't discuss' further oil production cuts in July, says Secretary General

Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo said it would be premature to bring discussions up at World Petroleum Congress.

Jul 10, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

OPEC Libya

Conflict

Niger army kills 14 refugees mistaking them for Boko Haram militants

The refugees were returning to their village, which has been declared a 'no-go zone' following Boko Haram violence.

Jul 7, 2017

By Ananya Roy

Boko Haram

Conflict

What now for Nigeria's volunteer vigilantes fighting Boko Haram with muskets and bows and arrows?

The CJTF helped to turn the tide against Boko Haram, but their presence now casts a shadow over longer-term efforts to bring stability to the troubled Lake Chad region.

Jun 15, 2017

By David Sim

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Society

Clash between Navy and Police kills three in Nigeria following traffic lights dispute

Navy officers accused of storming police station in Calabar following road dispute.

May 31, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Conflict

Purported Boko Haram fighter releases new video threatening to bomb 'secured' Nigerian capital

In an unverified video, the purported fighter threatened more attacks in Abuja.

May 13, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Politics

Five things Yemi Osinbajo has done in Nigeria as acting president

Osinbajo leading Nigeria as President Buhari is in the UK for medical exams amid ill-health rumours.

May 12, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Boko Haram

Human Rights

Chibok girls: 82 are free but the tough road to reintegration now begins

Why there is a myriad of challenges in reintegrating 82 young women back into their communities.

May 11, 2017

By Isabelle Guitard

Boko Haram DRC

Society

Rescued Chibok girls will finally go back to school - three years after they were captured

A total of 103 girls will resume their studies, says Nigerian minister.

May 11, 2017

By Romil Patel

Boko Haram

Conflict

Nigerian Chibok girl chooses Boko Haram captivity to stay with her husband

'I am happy where I am' said the girl after Boko Haram had agreed to free her following 2014 mass abduction.

May 10, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Boko Haram Isis

Conflict

Boko Haram: Why Switzerland helped Nigeria secure Chibok girls' release

Freed hostages were part of more than 200 schoolgirls Boko Haram kidnapped from Chibok village in April 2014.

May 9, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Boko Haram Isis

Society

At least 80 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram are released

The girls were among 276 who were abducted by the militant group in 2014.

May 6, 2017

By Priya Joshi

Boko Haram

Crime

Nigerian officials jailed for stealing rice bound for Boko Haram famine victims

Two Nigerian officials stole then sold 180 bags of rice donated by the Danish Refugee Council.

May 6, 2017

By William Watkinson

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