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Weekly Press Review 15-21 May 2026
Suspensions and closures of international media outlets are increasingly being used to silence critical reporting and restrict access to information across the Sahel. Since 2022, several international media organisations, including Radio France
ISWAP Fighters Kill at Least 29 Firewood Sellers and Fishermen in Borno Attack
Soldiers, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and relatives evacuated the bodies of the deceased, who were buried on Tuesday
How Three of My Children Were Abducted in Borno School Attack – Parent
Suspected gunmen stormed a school in Mussa village, Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, seizing dozens of young children, including toddlers from the nursery section.
Suspected Acute Watery Diarrhea Outbreak Triggers Panic in Maiduguri Communities
Residents recount fear, hospital admissions and poor water conditions as health authorities intensify emergency response measures across affected areas in Borno State.
Displaced Twice — First by Insurgents and Now by the State
“Prior to the death of the commander, things were fine,” he said. “But now the relationship is fragile, and lack of trust in the military is growing. We don’t know what changed, and nobody has explained anything to us.
Amnesty International Condemns Nigerian Military Airstrike on Border Market, Demands Accountability for Over 100 Civilian Deaths
Rights group decries “reckless” use of force in Yobe-Borno border incident as death toll estimates climb amid conflicting official accounts
Maiduguri Blast: “We are still struggling to pay our medical bills”
As a mother caring for orphans, this situation is very difficult for me,” she said, her voice heavy with exhaustion. “I cannot work, and we are often asked to provide medicines before treatment. It is a huge burden.” Fatime confirmed.
Security Guarantee for Locals is Key to Intelligence Support
Residents hesitate to share intelligence because they fear retaliation without adequate protection from security forces, creating a dangerous cycle of mistrust.
“Healing Amid Chaos: Maiduguri Blast Survivors Speak Out”
From fractured limbs to broken livelihoods, the aftermath of the city’s recent explosions continues to challenge survivors and hospitals alike.
