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Herders Are Increasingly Coming Under Attack In Northern Borno
As Bappa Tambaya, 57, moved around with his cattle as they grazed, he was attacked by armed men he thinks…
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Jihadists Warn Members To Beware Online ‘Deepfakes’
Jihadists with ties to Al-Qaeda have warned followers about the possibility that “deepfake” Artificial Intelligence technology could be used to…
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Abducted, Abused, And Now A Mother: One Woman’s Journey
“He forced himself on me in the most brutal manner every night and would beat the hell out of me…
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Inside Nigeria’s Stinking And Dilapidated Police Barracks
“I no longer believe in the police force,” said Stephen Amos, an inspector who has served his country for over…
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The Terror Of A Southern Kaduna Community
Endurance had been left behind. Hauwa John only realised when she heard her granddaughter scream. There were the shouts of…
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The ‘Light’ Is Back On In Nigeria’s Maiduguri, But Residents Can’t Afford Electricity
When the Islamic State in West Africa blew up the high voltage cable that supplied Maiduguri with electricity in January…
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Doctors In Cameroon Want Law on Abortion Changed
Enah almost died at 15 when she attempted an abortion at home. She was five months gone when she was…
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‘It Is Hard’: Boko Haram Killed His Parents, But He Forgave Them Anyway
An imam close to Mustapha’s house always preached forgiveness. The sermons were so frequent that he thought the cleric must…
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“We Sleep In Sewage” – Government Promises Change But Namibians Still Suffering
Ever since independence, Namibians have sought education, employment, and better lives in Windhoek, the country’s political and industrial epicenter. It’s…
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When Parents Don’t Press Charges Against The Men Who Raped Their Children
Three-year-old Deborah* was playing with her mates outside her home when one of her neighbours decided to take her for…
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