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Persistent Insecurity Deepens Malnutrition Cases in Northeast Nigeria
“Due to the conflict, going one kilometre out of town to farm could be highly risky. You might not return!” Saminu said.
In Nigeria’s Conflict-Ridden Borno State, Women Stepped In When Men Disappeared
Wearing a worn-out red hijab riddled with holes, Gambo fought back tears, trying to hide them behind a faint smile as she reminisced about the life she once knew.
Beyond Conflict, Local Voices Push for a New Narrative in the Lake Chad Region
Speakers at TEDxMaiduguri say community-led solutions, innovation and resilience are key to rebuilding communities affected by the Boko Haram insurgency.
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
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
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.
After Losing His Sight in a Boko Haram Attack, Abubakar Returned to the Classroom as a Teacher
A former onion trader who lost his sight in a Boko Haram ambush rebuilds his life through strength, faith, and education.
Overnight Insurgent Attacks Rock Borno Communities, Leaving Several Dead and Others Abducted
Multiple communities hit in overnight assaults; farmers abducted, a military base destroyed, and residents call for stronger security presence.
Fear and Uncertainty Grip Magumeri Communities After New Boko Haram Attack
Residents recount abductions, continued threats, and loss of hope as insurgents terrorize villages.
