Humanitarian Crises Archives

A sailor on a ship observes through a spyglass amidst waves labeled "Censorship," "Disinformation," and "Security Threats," with AI imagery.

Ahmad SalkidaMarch 2, 2025

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#HumAngleAt5: What’s Next for Humanitarian Journalism in Africa?

The streets of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State and the epicentre of Nigeria’s humanitarian crises, hum with resilience. Here,…

People walking in a group on a path, carrying bags on their heads. They are dressed in colorful clothing, with trees in the background.

Ibrahim AdeyemiFebruary 20, 2025

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‘No Place Like Home’: Tears of Nigerian Refugees in Neighbouring African Nations

When everyone is homesick, Wajiga Zakariyau has no place to call home. As for families, they vanished when terrorists attacked…

Outdoor classroom ruins with a chalkboard, surrounded by debris and greenery in the background.

Naomi JohnFebruary 14, 2025

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The Devastating Impact of School Fire Disasters on Nigerian Education

On the night of Feb. 4, a tragic fire outbreak occurred in an Islamic school in the Kaura-Namoda area of…

Sign for Damboa PHCC in Dacabra, Borno State, stands in a dusty area with trees and a building in the background.

Abubakar Muktar AbbaFebruary 5, 2025

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Hundreds Stranded as US Aid Suspension Shuts Healthcare Centres in Nigeria’s Conflict Areas

In Konduga, a rural community in Borno, northeastern Nigeria, a healthcare facility run by Family Health International (FHI360) previously treated…

Illustration of a person entering a dark doorway with a cloth over their head, while another person stands outside, reaching towards them.

Alamin UmarFebruary 5, 2025

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UN Urges Swift Action to Protect Women Amid Worsening Crisis in DR Congo

The humanitarian crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached alarming levels, with women and girls…

Illustration of a group of people carrying bundles, with a woman holding a child in the foreground, walking against a soft sky backdrop.

Alamin UmarFebruary 1, 2025

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DR Congo: Children, Women Bear the Brunt of Escalating Conflict

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has plunged deeper into crisis following the occupation of Goma, the capital of North…

Alamin UmarJanuary 30, 2025

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Sudan’s War Drives Nearly One Million People into Chad Amidst Humanitarian Crisis

Despite experiencing one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, aid remains underfunded in Sudan, leaving millions without essential protection,…

A speaker in traditional attire stands at a podium during the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors' Forum.

Abdulkareem HarunaJanuary 29, 2025

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Nigeria’s President Opens Lake Chad Governors’ Forum Meeting, Says Region “Not at Ease”

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has called for renewed commitment to regional cooperation and resilience as the Lake Chad Basin grapples…

Isah IsmailaJanuary 29, 2025

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‘Over 400 Killed in 6 Months’: The Sorry Cases of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria

No fewer than 452 people have died from boat mishaps across various waterways in Nigeria. From July to Dec. 2024…

A woman in colorful clothing stands by a riverbank, with boats in the water and a partly cloudy sky above.

Usman Abba ZannaJanuary 27, 2025

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Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum to Tackle Regional Security Issues

The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) has organised the fifth Governors’ Forum hosted by the Yobe State Government in Maiduguri,…

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