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People registering at an ICRC mobile clinic for free healthcare services.

Abdulkareem HarunaNovember 13, 2024

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ICRC Brings Mobile Clinics to Flood-Affected Communities in Maiduguri

In the aftermath of the recent devastating floods in Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital in northeastern Nigeria, the International Committee of…

Two women in traditional attire stand by a riverbank looking out over sandy terrain and water.

Usman Abba ZannaOctober 22, 2024

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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…

Illustration of villagers in traditional dress with a distressed look, possibly reflecting a historical or cultural narrative.

Alamin UmarOctober 21, 2024

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Floods, Famine, and Fear: The Battle for Food Security in Nigeria’s North East

The call connected us across the distance. His voice, heavy with frustration and loss, filled the silence. “The floodwaters washed…

Woman in colorful shawl carrying a child on her back inside a tent.

Aliyu DahiruOctober 20, 2024

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The Human Toll of Sudan’s Civil War

When the first shots were fired out in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, in April 2023, few could have predicted the scale…

Woman in a headscarf sitting with small child on her lap, indoors near hospital beds.

Alamin UmarOctober 15, 2024

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Rising Malnutrition in Lake Chad Region Amid Climate Change, Conflict – ICRC

Food insecurity in northeastern Nigeria has reached alarming levels, with severe malnutrition rates surging as communities battle the devastating effects…

Flooded street with trash-strewn water and a red car driving through, with people walking on the sides.

Abdulkareem HarunaSeptember 29, 2024

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Cholera Outbreak in Nigeria’s Yobe Claims Nine Lives as Floods Worsen Health Crisis

Local authorities have confirmed at least 132 cholera cases in Yobe state, northeast Nigeria, with about nine deaths—a 6.8 per…

Colorful clothing laid out on tables and benches to dry in a sunlit courtyard, with women standing nearby.

Rukaiya Ahmed AlibeSaduwo BanyawaSeptember 25, 2024

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Women Battle Sanitary Crisis After Maiduguri Flood Displaced Them

Walking through the well-constructed compound of Al-Habib Islamic Institute, now repurposed as a shelter for flood victims from Dikwa Low-Cost…

Person walking among rubble and standing water in a devastated area with ruined buildings and a tree in the background.

Usman Abba ZannaSeptember 21, 2024

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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…

People beside a river with a boat on littered banks under cloudy skies.

Abdulkareem HarunaSeptember 20, 2024

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Maiduguri Flood: MSF Raises Concerns Over Cholera, Malaria Threats

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has expressed concerns over the looming threat of malaria and cholera outbreaks in Maiduguri following the…

A street submerged in muddy floodwaters with trees and a fence line visible.

Alamin UmarSeptember 17, 2024

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Severe Floods Worsen Humanitarian Crisis In The Sahel And Lake Chad Region

The Sahel and Lake Chad region, already grappling with the devastating impacts of conflict, displacement, and climate change, is now…

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