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.

Gender & SGBV

Aliyu DahiruSeptember 11, 2022
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Stakeholders Join Forces To Combat Sexual Violence In Northern Nigeria

The Centre for Awareness on Justice and Accountability (CAJA), a non-governmental and not-for-profit organisation based in Kano, Northwest Nigeria, has…
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Disinformation

Aliyu DahiruSeptember 5, 2022
750

Fact-check: Nigeria Not Second Most Terrorised Country

Reports from Nigerian media outlets claim the country is the second most terrorised in the world. Misquoting Jihad Analytics, they…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruAugust 28, 2022
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An Encounter With Kano’s Gang Of Phone Snatchers

On Aug. 24, a lorry heading towards Dawanau foodstuff market in Kano, Northwest Nigeria, blocked the ever-busy Kofar Ruwa underpass,…
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Development

Aliyu DahiruAugust 27, 2022
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A Skills, Literacy Initiative Is Giving Almajirai A Lifeline In Northern Nigeria

Khalifa Dankadai’s office is tucked into an alcove of a multicoloured school building he administers, directly across the busy intersection…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruAugust 24, 2022
568

ICRC Charges MNJTF With Adhering To Rules Of Engagement In Lake Chad

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has on Wednesday, Aug. 24, requested that rules of engagement be followed…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruAugust 23, 2022
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Security Stakeholders In Zamfara Skeptical Of Terror Kingpin’s Repentance

Analysts familiar with terrorist operations in Zamfara, Northwest Nigeria, as well as a committee on the prosecution of terrorists and…
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Human Rights

Aliyu DahiruAugust 22, 2022
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Citizens Demand Justice For Cleric Allegedly Killed By Nigerian Soldier

Nigerians have continued to demand justice after a Nigerian soldier allegedly killed the Islamic cleric, Sheikh Goni Aisami, on Friday,…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruAugust 21, 2022
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At Least 21 Killed, Over 100 Injured In Deadly Al-Shabaab Attack

The Somalia Ministry of Health has confirmed that at least 21 people were killed and 117 others were injured in…
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Armed Violence

Aliyu DahiruAugust 6, 2022
699

Should Nigerian Forces Carpet-Bomb Forest Areas In Tackling Terrorism?

Several Nigerians, including political leaders in the country, have floated the notion of defeating terrorists in Nigeria with carpet bombing.…
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Extremism

Aliyu DahiruJuly 30, 2022
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Review: Why Armed, Terror Groups In Africa Are Joining Forces With ISIS

In his book, Jason Warner traces the emergence and evolution of nine Islamic State (IS) affiliates in Africa, from the…
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