Usman Abba Zanna

Usman is a multimedia journalist covering conflict, humanitarian crises, development, and peace in the Lake Chad region. He is also a media and conflict management consultant.

Features

Usman Abba ZannaJuly 31, 2025
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In Nigeria’s Borno State, The Displaced Trade Shelter for Life

At the Muna Kumburi camp along Dikwa Road in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, displaced families are taking desperate steps to survive. …
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Featured

Usman Abba ZannaJune 3, 2025
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Eight Months After Maiduguri Flood, What Has Recovery Looked Like for Victims?

When the devastating floods washed through Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria in September 2024, Aisha Ahmed, a resident of Gwange community,…
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Features

Usman Abba ZannaMay 8, 2025
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Borno’s Resettled Families Are Quietly Fleeing Again

After over a decade of displacement, 63-year-old Fanne Goni believed life was finally returning to normalcy for her, her husband,…
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Armed Violence

Usman Abba ZannaApril 18, 2025
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Boko Haram Resurgence Threatens Resettled Communities in Nigeria’s Borno State

As Boko Haram and its rival faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), continue to escalate their violent campaigns…
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News

Usman Abba ZannaApril 12, 2025
1,856

More IED Explosions Recorded As Terrorist Groups Intensify Operations in Nigeria’s North East

In less than one month, multiple improvised explosive device (IED) explosions have occurred in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria. At least…
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Analyses

Usman Abba ZannaApril 10, 2025
18,880

Boko Haram/ISWAP Resurgence in Lake Chad Region Sparks Alarm

The resurgence of Boko Haram and Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) activities in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, and parts…
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News

Usman Abba ZannaApril 6, 2025
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Fire Kills Three, Destroys Hundreds of Homes in Borno IDP Settlement

A devastating fire outbreak swept through Kalari Abdullahi village on Sunday, April 6, destroying hundreds of makeshift shelters and claiming…
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News

Usman Abba ZannaMarch 24, 2025
1,315

Desperate Families in Borno Crowdfund Millions Across Africa to Free Abducted Loved Ones

When HumAngle approached Muhammadu Bakka, 51, assistant secretary of the displaced herders community in Maiduguri, Nigeria, he was struggling with…
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News

Usman Abba ZannaMarch 20, 2025
1,171

Bullet Kills Child in Terrorist Midnight Attack on Jere Community in North East Nigeria

Residents of Kaleri, a community situated in the Jere local government area of Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, were thrown into…
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Features

Usman Abba ZannaMarch 18, 2025
1,739

Resettled Families in North East Nigeria Battle Land Access, Hunger

For many displaced families in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, hunger is an everyday struggle. Since the government shut down camps…
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