Regional News

Sudan relief operations are ‘on the brink of collapse,’ UN migration agency warns | Africanews The U.N. migration agency warned on Tuesday that humanitarian efforts in Sudan’s war-torn North Darfur region might come to a complete halt unless immediate funding and safe delivery of relief supplies are ensured.“Despite the rising need, humanitarian operations are now on the brink of collapse,” the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a statement. It added: “Warehouses are nearly empty, aid convoys face significant insecurity, and access restrictions continue to prevent the delivery of sufficient aid.”

COP30 opened in Brazilian Amazon with urgent calls for unity as U.S. sits out | Africanews United Nations climate negotiations opened Monday on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with host leaders invoking Indigenous concepts of collective action to push for accelerated progress, even as the absence of high-level U.S. negotiators underscored deep geopolitical divisions. André Corrêa do Lago, president of the COP30 conference, set the tone by calling for a “mutirão”—a Brazilian term derived from an Indigenous word meaning a community uniting for a shared task. This theme of cooperation was echoed by outgoing COP29 President Mukhtar Babayev, who insisted that financial donors must “deliver in full” and warned that “the changing world is no excuse for backtracking” on climate commitments.

Ongoing violence displaces thousands in Sudan after the fall of El Fasher | Africanews intense violence continues to tear apart Sudan after the fall of El Fasher, with new images from the city revealing the extent of its destruction, and the United Nations warning about the increasing number of displaced people in the country. Saudi Arabian state-owned TV channel Al Arabiya aired footage from this weekend of the damage in el-Fasher. The video shows the walls of buildings and a mosque inside a military medical facility bearing traces of heavy gunfire, while red tape indicates the presence of landmines. The medical military facility was near the 6th army division where the main battle between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) took place before the fall of El Fasher.

Protesters in Nigeria disrupt opening of major West African art museum | Africanews Protesters in Nigeria have disrupted this week’s opening of a major museum of West African art, where local disputes over the world-renowned Benin Bronzes have already kept them from being put on display. Videos circulating online show more than a dozen young people on Sunday evening rushing the grounds of the multi-million-dollar Museum of West African Art in Benin City, the seat of a famous pre-colonial empire. The demonstrators asserted that the museum’s opening is a violation of Benin City’s cultural heritage, which falls under the authority of its traditional ruler. They chanted in support of that ruler, the Oba of Benin. Guests including foreigners were whisked away from Sunday’s soft opening. No one was reported hurt.

Niger’s Tchiani keeps border with Benin closed, citing security concerns | Africanews Niger’s president Abdourahamane Tchiani this weekend said the country’s border with Benin would remain closed “as long as the security situation does not evolve” on the Beninese side. The head of state spoke during a Saturday rally in Gaya, a town located just a few kilometres from the border. He accused Benin of hosting French troops on its territory and claimed Benin was allowing Western countries to “finance and support terrorism” in order to destabilise the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Niger’s military authorities have used similar arguments in the past but Benin keeps denying these allegations.

Cameroon: Tchiroma gives authorities 48-hour ultimatum to release post-election detainees | Africanews Cameroon’s opposition continues to contest the result of the latest presidential election. Presidential runner-up Issa Tchiroma Bakary gave authorities a 48-hour ultimatum to release all prisoners arrested in the protests that followed the re-election of Paul Biya. In a video posted on social media on Sunday, Tchiroma accused the government of “state gangsterism and state terrorism.” He also asked authorities to stop practices that he said include “ethnic purges.” “The Cameroonian people no longer want them, the Cameroonian people can no longer tolerate them,” he said.

UNHCR urges global community to support Sudanese refugees in Chad | Africanews The UN’s refugee agency has issued an urgent call for greater international assistance as thousands of people, bearing accounts of renewed trauma and violence, continue to stream out of Sudan’s Darfur region into an overstretched Chad. UNHCR Deputy High Commissioner Kelly Clements made the appeal on Thursday after meeting with refugees in Farchana, Chad, who had escaped the city of el-Fasher. She described hearing harrowing stories that have “resurrected a trauma” for families. “It’s a city that had been under siege for 500 days. These are people in desperate need,” Clements stated, noting the new arrivals “need everything from a safe place to be, to shelter, to clean water, to an ability to be able to restart their lives.”

Nigerian court to deliver judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism case on November 20 | Africanews The Federal High Court in Abuja has set November 20 for judgment in the terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), after he declined to present his defense despite being granted six consecutive days to do so. In a dramatic turn on Friday, Kanu filed a motion arguing that terrorism is no longer an offense in Nigeria, contending that the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act had been repealed. He maintained that there were no valid charges against him and urged the court to dismiss the case and order his immediate release.

Sudanese paramilitary group RSF agrees to humanitarian truce proposed by US-led mediator | Africanews The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) says it has agreed to a humanitarian truce proposed by a US-led mediator group. The RSF seized control of North Darfur’s besieged capital el-Fasher in late October after more than 18 months of fighting. In a video released by the group on Thursday, RSF spokesperson, Al-Fateh Qurashi Bashir, said:

World leaders arrive for preliminary meeting at COP30 UN climate summit in Brazil | Africanews World leaders and officials began arriving Thursday at the COP30 summit in the Brazilian city of Belem. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva welcomed them as they arrived at the venue ahead of the conference’s opening ceremony. Those descending on the United Nations annual climate summit in Brazil this week will not need to see much more than the view from their airplane window to sense the unfathomable stakes. Surrounding the coastal city of Belem is an emerald green carpet festooned with winding rivers. But the view also reveals barren plains: some 17% of the Amazon’s forest cover has vanished in the past 50 years, swallowed up for farmland, logging and mining.

Peace and Security

Adamawa Farmers Bury Their Dead as Old Conflicts Flare Again – HumAngle The midday sun blazed over Bare village, but the heat that lingered in the air was nothing compared to the heaviness in people’s hearts. Two days had passed since three young farmers were killed in a violent attack by armed men, yet the air still pulsed with grief and fear. Men sat in groups, deep in deliberation, while children lingered quietly around their mothers in front of their homes. The quiet was not peace—it was mourning. A few nights earlier, the rice fields on the outskirts of Bare, a rural community in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria, had turned into a killing ground.

We’ll Defeat Terrorism, Build a Stronger Nation — Tinubu Reassures – PRNigeria News We’ll Defeat Terrorism, Build a Stronger Nation — Tinubu Reassures President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unshakable commitment to defeating terrorism, safeguarding national security, and strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic presence on the global stage. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, the President declared that Nigeria would continue to confront its security challenges “head-on,” pledging to decisively eliminate terrorism while upholding the rule of law and protecting citizens’ safety.

Boko Haram and ISWAP Clash: Scores of  Terrorists Killed in Abadam Island Battle Borno – PRNigeria News A deadly clash between rival factions of Boko Haram and ISWAP has resulted in the reported death of more than 50 fighters at Toumbun Gini, an island community in the Abadam Local Government Area of Borno State. The confrontation occurred on Sunday afternoon around 3 p.m., marking the fifth day of intensified rivalry between the two insurgent groups over territorial dominance and control of resources in the Lake Chad islands. ISWAP Offensive Turned into Deadly Ambush. The clash began with an attempted offensive by ISWAP fighters, who mobilized using 10 high-powered watercraft to reclaim the island, which is believed to have recently fallen under the control of the rival Boko Haram faction.

COAS Shuaibu Visits Borno, Reassures Wounded Troops of Continuous Support — Emergency Digest COAS Shuaibu Visits Borno, Reassures Wounded Troops of Continuous Support The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to the welfare and recovery of troops injured in combat, assuring them that their sacrifices will never be forgotten. General Shuaibu gave the assurance on Thursday during a morale-boosting visit to wounded personnel receiving treatment at the Maimalari Cantonment Medical Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State. The visit came amid growing anxiety among injured soldiers and internally displaced persons (IDPs) following renewed insurgent activities in parts of the North-East.

Nigerians’ Aspirations Depend on Our Performance – Air Chief Aneke – PRNigeria News Nigerians’ Aspirations Depend on Our Performance – Air Chief Aneke The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed his commitment to enhancing operational effectiveness, professionalism, and safety across all formations of the service, saying the aspirations of Nigerians depend largely on how effectively the Force delivers on its mandate. Speaking during his maiden strategic meeting with Branch Chiefs and Air Officers Commanding at the NAF Headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Air Marshal Aneke said.

JUST IN: Court Sets Nov. 20 for Judgment as Kanu Waives Right to Defend Himself in Terrorism Trial — Emergency Digest JUST IN: Court Sets Nov. 20 for Judgment as Kanu Waives Right to Defend Himself in Terrorism Trial A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed November 20, 2025, as the date for judgment in the terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice James Omotosho made the ruling on Friday after Kanu chose not to open his defense, despite having been allocated six days by the court to present his case. The court noted that Kanu’s failure to utilize the opportunity to defend himself means he has effectively waived his right to do so.

Lakurawa Terrorists Attack Customs Facility in Kebbi, One Officer Feared Dead — Emergency Digest A Nigeria Customs Service officer was feared killed on Saturday night when armed  bandits launched a deadly assault on a Customs camp in Maje, a community in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Local sources told Punch that the attackers, believed to be members of the notorious Lakurawa bandit group, stormed the facility in large numbers, shooting indiscriminately and causing widespread panic among residents. “The terrorists came in large numbers and started shooting sporadically. Everyone ran for safety,” a resident who preferred anonymity said.

Army Eliminates 7 Terrorists, Arrest 27 Suspects, Recover Weapons, Stolen Crude Oil – PRNigeria News The Nigerian Army has intensified its nationwide offensive against terrorists, insurgents, and economic saboteurs, killing seven terrorists, arresting 27 suspects, and recovering stolen crude oil and arms in a series of coordinated operations conducted across multiple theatres within the last 48 hours. This follows the renewed directive of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, to completely annihilate terrorist elements and dismantle all criminal networks threatening Nigeria’s peace and security. According to a statement from Army Headquarters, the fresh momentum came shortly after the COAS’ operational visit to the North East

Humanitarian

Widowed by Boko Haram, Swept by Floods, but She Refused to Sink – HumAngle The 300 metres separating Aisha Ali’s new house from the old farmhouse may seem short, but it represents the long journey of her life. The 45-year-old widow crosses fields of various crops that she tends. Aisha was not an active farmer; her late husband handled that. However, he was abducted in 2023 by Boko Haram terrorists while working on their farm in Malari Village, Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, and was later killed after they failed to pay a ransom.  “My life changed tragically,” she recounted with a weary calm.

Deputy Senate President Jibrin Condemns Trump’s “Disgraced Country” Label, Demands Apology – PRNigeria News Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent designation of Nigeria as a “disgraced country” and his subsequent threat of military action over alleged killings of Christians. Senator Jibrin labeled the statement “offensive and undiplomatic,” demanding a full retraction and apology.

Genocide, Selective Perception and Framing – Politics Digest December 25, 2011, when the Boko Haram terrorists bombed St Theresa Catholic Church in Madalla, Niger state, killing 37 worshippers, did you view it as an act of genocide against Nigerian Christians? Yes? No? On November 28, 2014, when they hit the Great Mosque of Kano during Juma’at prayers, killing over 100 worshippers, did the phrase “Muslim genocide” cross your mind? Yes? No? When the terrorists bombed non-religious places in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), such as Nyanya motor park, Emab Plaza, UN building, THISDAY offices, and police headquarters, killing hundreds of people, did you deem the attacks as a joint genocide against Muslims and Christians?

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Nutrition 774 Initiative to Tackle Malnutrition — Health Digest Vice President Ibrahim Kashim Shettima has disclosed that Nigeria loses an estimated $56 billion in human capital every year due to malnutrition, equivalent to 12.2 percent of the nation’s income. He described the situation as a tragic setback that fuels poverty, undermines national development, and destroys the potential of millions of citizens. Speaking at a conference themed “Mobilizing Against Malnutrition in Northwest Nigeria,” organised by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) on Thursday in Abuja.

States’ Health Emergency Preparedness Below 30% – Report — Health Digest Nationwide health emergency may be imminent as all 36 Nigerian states scored below 30 per cent in the 2025 SBM Health Preparedness Index (HPI), according to a new report by SBM Intelligence. The report revealed that no state in the country achieved up to 30 per cent preparedness to respond to health emergencies or deliver effective healthcare services, raising concerns over Nigeria’s ability to withstand future health crises. Released today, the report assessed the performance of states across key indicators, including doctor-to-population ratio, health budget, human development index, and infant mortality rate.

In this Adamawa Community, Mountains Fall for Earnings to Rise – HumAngle The easiest way to reach Savannah-Ngurore is to tell the cab drivers at the park that you’re headed to Wurin pasa dutse, a Hausa phrase meaning ‘the place stones are broken’. It is a rural community in Yola North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria.With no signposts leading into the community, the only marker is a bus stop across the road, directly opposite a once-massive mountain. For decades, its slopes have been cut down, felled, and flattened into stones and gravel by labourers who toil from dawn to dusk.

FG Launches N200m Grant Scheme for Women Engineers – Economi Confidential The Federal Government has disbursed a total of N200m in grants to 14 outstanding women engineers to scale up innovations addressing Nigeria’s most pressing development challenges. The initiative, spearheaded by the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure, marks the second phase of the Developing Engineering Leadership and Technology – Her programme, launched to tackle gender disparity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Speaking at the award ceremony held in Abuja on Thursday, Chairman of PICTT, Dr Dahiru Mohammed, described the DELT-Her initiative as a transformative step toward building a new generation of women leaders in engineering and technology.

Mobilization and economic development

Army Destroys 14 Illegal Refineries, Apprehends 14 Suspects in Niger Delta Region – PRNigeria News Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have intensified operations against oil thieves in the Niger Delta, leading to the arrest of 14 suspects and the destruction of several illegal refining sites. The coordinated operations, conducted between October 20 and November 9, 2025, resulted in the dismantling of 14 illegal refining hubs and the recovery of more than 20,000 litres of stolen petroleum products across Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, and Abia States. According to a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Digital Transformation,Good Governance At ICEGOV 2025 – Tech Digest News In line with the presidential priority areas of Reforming the Economy for Sustained Inclusive Growth, Enhancing Infrastructure as an Enabler of Growth, Improving Governance for Effective Service Delivery and Accelerating Economic Diversification through Digitalisation, Industrialisation, Creative Arts, Manufacturing and Innovation, Nigeria has once again reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa’s digital transformation through research, innovation, and collaborative governance. This was made known as top government officials led by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani and the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, declared the country’s readiness to lead in shaping the future of electronic governance.

TUC Rejects 15% Fuel Import Duty – Economi Confidential The President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC)Festus Osifo, has warned that the Federal Government’s proposed 15 per cent import duty on Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol, could further worsen the living conditions of Nigerians amid rising fuel prices and inflation. Speaking on Channels Television’s ‘TUC Half Hour’ monitored by our correspondent, Osifo disclosed that the union is currently studying the policy and consulting with stakeholders to understand its full implications.

50 Exemptions and a Billion Questions for Nigeria’s Tax Future, by Adebisi Adams Oyeshakin – Economi Confidential The new tax reform in Nigeria is not just about who will pay—it is also about who will not. In a move that blends compassion with calculation, the Federal Government has introduced 50 tax exemptions and reliefs under the wider reform agenda announced on 3 November 2025. The measures, which take effect from 1 January 2026, offer low-income earners, small businesses, and critical sectors a reprieve from the heavy burden that has long defined Nigeria’s tax system.

NITDA Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Literacy, Innovation at S24 Conference – Tech Digest News The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reiterated Nigeria’s resolve to deepen digital inclusion and strengthen the role of media in national development. Inuwa, represented by the Director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Hajiya Hadiza Umar, delivered a goodwill message at the S24 Conference in Abuja. The event, themed “When Media Becomes a Force for Development,” brought together media professionals, policymakers, and technology stakeholders to explore how the media can drive sustainab