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.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Armed Violence

Usman Abba ZannaMarch 15, 2025
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Trapped Between War and Peace: A Former Boko Haram Fighter’s Dilemma

Markaz: The centre of an emerging extremist movement Manzir Lawan was barely 14 when his parents enrolled him in Mohammed…
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Armed Violence

Usman Abba ZannaMarch 12, 2025
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Police Confirm Landmine Explosion in Borno, Injuring Security Officers

On the evening of March 11, a police Rapid Response squad (RRS) on routine patrol triggered an Improvised Explosive Device…
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Features

Usman Abba ZannaFebruary 13, 2025
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Demolition Fallout: Inside the Controversy Surrounding Maiduguri Airport’s Expansion

For 17 years, Hajiya Aisha called Shuwari Five, an airport-adjacent community in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, home. It was where she…
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