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 DahiruJuly 16, 2022
3,022

The Islamic State Campaign That Led To Kuje Prison Attack

In April, Islamic State (IS) spokesperson Abu Umar Al-Muhajir congratulated members of the group on the arrival of Ramadan. His…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruJuly 10, 2022
1,620

What Power Cut By Terrorists Could Mean For Businesses In Northwest Nigeria

Terrorists operating in various parts of Northwest Nigeria have been threatening to cut power lines that supply electricity to various…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruJuly 7, 2022
4,025

Hijra And Jihad: What Islamic State’s Call For Migration Means For Terrorism In Africa

The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has recently focused on Africa, encouraging its fighters to migrate there in…
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Armed Violence

Murtala AbdullahiAliyu DahiruJuly 6, 2022
984

Terror Attack On Nigerian President’s Convoy ‘Will Worsen Sense Of Helplessness’

A terror group on Tuesday, July 5, opened a barrage of gunfire at the convoy of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari…
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News

Aliyu DahiruJuly 5, 2022
557

Search Operations Ongoing After Terrorists Kill 22 Civilians In Burkina Faso

Military search and rescue operations have continued in the Kossi province of northwestern Burkina Faso after terrorists killed at least…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruJuly 5, 2022
686

Ethiopia, Sudan Meet To Resolve Border Clashes

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced on Tuesday, July 5, that he met with Sudan’s General Abdel-Fatah Al-Burhane on the…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruJuly 3, 2022
1,852

Jihadists Trying To Disrupt 2023 Elections In Nigeria’s Northwest

Birnin Gwari Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, Northwest Nigeria, faces multiple threats. One of them is an Al-Qaeda-linked…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruAbdullahi AbubakarJune 29, 2022
1,236

Arming Civilians In Nigeria’s Zamfara State ‘Is Suicidal’

Reactions to the Zamfara state government’s directive to residents to prepare for self-defence against terrorists by possessing guns have continued…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruJune 27, 2022
666

Terrorists Release 2 Catholic Priests Abducted In Katsina

Two parish priests and three others kidnapped in the rectory of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, in Katsina State’s…
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Analyses

Aliyu DahiruJune 25, 2022
1,397

Thuggery Hurting Political Activities Ahead Of Nigeria’s General Elections

On May 26, Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, a gubernatorial aspirant and outspoken critic of Kano state governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, went…
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