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‘Assailants disorganised, ill-intentioned and drunk’
Foiled ambush of presidential palace in N’Djamena: Foreign minister says assailants did not have war weapons and their attempt was disorganised and ‘probably not a terrorist attack’. The government of […]
Six soldiers, 34 insurgents killed in attack on military base
Security expert says the use of drones by insurgents in Borno State is a clear indication that the combatants are embracing new technologies and advancing their firepower. Six Nigerian soldiers […]
Growing concerns about closure of displaced persons’ camp
‘I can still remember the attacks as if they happened yesterday – the horror is still fresh in my mind and to this day I have nightmares; we cannot go […]
‘The war is not over’
Troops have recorded ‘significant progress’ in the fight against insurgents, ‘neutralising’ 10,937, arresting 12,538 and rescuing 7,063 hostages – but expert warns ‘war is far from won’. The Nigerian military […]
ISWAP attacks escalate in Borno State
Civilians face intensified violence and near-daily attacks as Islamic State West Africa Province fighters try ‘to re-establish their footing as a force to be reckoned with’. The recent surge in […]
Nigeria-Niger claim: Borno residents call for ‘transparent and thorough’ investigation
Nigeria strongly denies Niger leader’s allegations that French troops have established bases in Borno State and are colluding with the armed forces to destabilise the republic. Residents of Borno State […]
Two civilians, security officer killed in insurgent attacks in Borno State
Fightened residents in shock after Islamic State West Africa Province fighters attack small villages in the Damboa and Mafa local government areas. Two civilians have been killed in an attack […]
Festive season cash crunch
Residents of Maiduguri in Borno State say the scarcity of cash is putting a damper on the festive season and they are lucky if they are able to withdraw enough […]
West African bloc approves withdrawal of military-run states
Exit of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from Economic Community of West African States leaves citizens in those countries and Nigeria with concerns about how the withdrawal will affect relationships. […]
Displaced Christians in Borno State too broke to celebrate Christmas
Cost-of-living crisis hits cash-strapped Christians who say it will be a low-key festive season – in fact, many will not celebrate Christmas at all because they simply do not have […]
