Regional News
Cholera Outbreak in Borno Leaves Trail of Grief, Survival and Overwhelmed Health System
For Yabaye, a widow in Maiduguri, the outbreak delivered a devastating blow that no medical intervention could reverse. When visited in her home, she sat quietly in a red hijab, clutching her tasbeeh and whispering prayers, her voice trembling
Borno Orders School Closure in Askira-Uba Communities Days After Abduction of Schoolchildren
According to officials, 36 students — 25 females and 11 males from SS1, SS2, and SS3 classes — are still missing after the attack on Government Day Secondary School, Lassa.
Harvesting Uncertainty: How Borno Farmers Navigate Insecurity and Climate Change
Across Borno’s North, Central, and South senatorial districts, farmers are forced to adapt to insecurity and climate change that are reshaping agriculture and food production.
“We Suspect Ransom Was Paid to Secure Our Release” – Survivor Says
At least 360 hostages, mostly women and children, have been freed from Boko Haram captivity in Borno State three months after their abduction from Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area.
49 Die of Thirst in Niger After Truck Breaks Down
Two survivors endured a harrowing journey on foot, walking more than 50 kilometres to reach a water source before continuing to Assamaka. From there, they alerted authorities to the disaster.
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.
From Detention to Reintegration: Life After 11 Years in Custody
Dr. Abubakar stressed the need for stronger efforts to promote peaceful coexistence, including monitoring of ex-combatants, accountability for any new offences, and targeted support for victims of the insurgency as compensation
