Aliyu Dahiru

Aliyu is an Assistant Editor at HumAngle and Head of the Radicalism and Extremism Desk. He has years of experience researching misinformation and influence operations. He is passionate about analysing jihadism in Africa and has published several articles on the topic. His work has been featured in various local and international publications.

Analyses

Aliyu DahiruMarch 20, 2025
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90% of Global Islamic State Terrorist Attacks Happen in Africa — Report

The Islamic State (IS) has turned Africa into its primary battlefield, with its affiliates launching waves of deadly attacks across…
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News

Aliyu DahiruMarch 10, 2025
815

ISWAP Claims Attacks on Nigerian Military and CJTF in North East Nigeria

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for two separate attacks targeting the Nigerian military and Civilian…
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Analyses

Johnstone KpilaakaaAliyu DahiruMarch 7, 2025
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From Crisis to Solutions: HumAngle’s Impact on Accountability and Peacebuilding in Nigeria

When HumAngle launched five years ago, the mission was simple: “to investigate and report how violent conflicts affect everyday people…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruFebruary 22, 2025
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Mali Junta Probes Alleged Killing of Civilians by Soldiers

The Malian military has on Friday, February 21, announced an investigation into the alleged killing of at least 24 civilians…
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Features

Aliyu DahiruJanuary 14, 2025
1,507

Hunger Ravages Inmates in Nigeria’s Overcrowded Prisons

Ibrahim* went from earning an honest living as a factory worker, supporting his family, to clawing for scraps of garri…
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Extremism

Aliyu DahiruJanuary 6, 2025
1,271

Mali’s Military Captures Key IS Leaders in the Sahel Region

Mali’s military has announced the successful capture of two high-profile figures linked to the Islamic State (IS) group in the…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruDecember 25, 2024
1,251

ISWAP Claims Killing Of 2 ‘Aid Workers’ in Northeastern Nigeria

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for the capture and subsequent killing of two individuals it…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruDecember 13, 2024
1,481

Islamic State Claims Web of Attacks Across Africa

In the newly released Al-Naba weekly newsletter, the Islamic State (IS) has claimed a series of attacks across several African…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruDecember 2, 2024
4,084

Is Lakurawa Adopting Al-Qaeda’s Strategy in Conflict Areas?

The rise of the Lakurawa terror group has become alarming, particularly given its ties to jihadist factions in Mali and…
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Extremism

Aliyu DahiruNovember 20, 2024
1,412

Suspended Cleric Vows to Continue Preaching Extremist Ideologies in Nigeria’s North-Central

Despite an official ban on his activities, a controversial cleric in Niger State, North-central Nigeria, has publicly vowed to continue…
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