Usman Abba Zanna
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Climate Change
Somalia’s Violent Gu Rains Turn Families Apart with Thousands Displaced
The Gu rainfall in Somalia, East Africa, has brought unprecedented downpours, resulting in mass destruction. The usually replenished agriculture, livestock…
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Analyses
Power Outages Compound Economic Hardship in Northern Nigerian States
Darkness has descended upon towns and villages in many parts of Northern Nigeria following the disruption of two 330kV Ugwaji-Apir…
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Features
Uncovering Damage Caused by Maiduguri Flood in Alau Dam Community
Borno state in North East Nigeria recently experienced its worst flooding disaster in three decades after the Alau Dam overflowed…
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Features
Forgotten Men of Gallari: A Mass Arrest And A Village Pushed to Brink of Extinction
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… It was around 8 a.m. when the first signs of trouble began.…
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Armed Violence
Protests by Former Boko Haram Members Raise Safety Concerns Among Maiduguri Residents
Former members of the Boko Haram terror group, who had previously surrendered to the Nigerian state, staged a protest on…
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Displacement & Migration
Photo Essay (II): Vestiges of Buildings Destroyed by Maiduguri Flood
For thousands affected by the recent flooding in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, recovery is another long journey of pain and…
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Displacement & Migration
Photo Essay (I): No Way Home For Locals Uprooted By Disastrous Maiduguri Floods
Tears, sorrow, destruction and displacement hit thousands of people following the disastrous flooding that nearly swallowed towns and villages of…
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News
Flood-Affected Food Items In Maiduguri Pose Serious Health Risks, Experts Warn
In the wake of the tragic floods that have swept through Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria since last week, swallowing humans…
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Analyses
Nigerian Military’s Recent Tactical Actions Spark Renewed Optimism For Safety
Residents of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno, northeastern Nigeria, have been through a roller coaster of emotions since the emergence…
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Analyses
Maiduguri Floods: The Unfortunate Series Of Events That Led To The Breakdown Of Alau Dam
Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player… When flooding submerged towns and villages of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno…
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