The 300 metres separating Aisha Ali’s new house from the old farmhouse may seem short, but it represents the long journey of her life. The 45-year-old widow crosses fields of various crops that she tends. Aisha was not an active farmer; her late husband handled that. However, he was abducted in 2023 by Boko Haram […]
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Earlier this year, Ya Jalo Mustapha stayed with her two sons, Ali and Bor, in Njimiya, a village in Sambisa Forest, Borno State, North East Nigeria, an area under the governance of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). In Njimiya, as in other villages under its control, ISWAP’s authority is absolute — enforced through […]
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The paths that lead home are now silent. But it wasn’t always like that. Years ago, weekdays in Tse Torkula followed a familiar rhythm for Lydia Nyiev and other residents. She began with morning prayers, helped her daughters-in-law and grandchildren prepare breakfast, and then set out for the farms, several of which she managed, growing […]
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It’s 1:00 p.m., and the sun in Maiduguri, North East Nigeria, scorches without mercy – too hot to stand still and too bright to keep eyes open. Under the blistering heat, however, children clutch their bowls tightly, roaming the streets for food. When it rains, they shiver violently, teeth clattering loud enough to be heard […]
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The spate of insecurity in Nigeria is turning many local communities into ungovernable spaces. As the secular government withdraws from these communities, terrorist groups expand their influence, consolidate authority, and accumulate illicit wealth. Traditional leaders—once the primary link between the people and governance—now operate under the coercive control of armed factions, which have established parallel […]
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Authorities have confirmed a bomb explosion that killed at least five people and injured 15 others in Kano State, North West Nigeria, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The explosion in the Hotoro Eastern Bypass area near a metal company sent panic through the neighbourhood. Security and emergency response teams were quickly deployed to manage the […]
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Between January and June 2025, Lakurawa terrorists carried out multiple attacks across Sokoto and Kebbi States in northwestern Nigeria, killing civilians, engaging in combat with the military, and disrupting communication networks. These incidents, which claimed 59 lives, not only highlight their growing capacity for insurgency and their potential ideological connections with Sahel-based insurgents; they also […]
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Doowuese Kohol*, a woman in her 70s, was fast asleep on the night of Saturday, June 13, after what she described as a “peaceful day”. Her children had spent it tending to farm work and running other errands. The evening rain had cooled the air, making it perfect for rest. But just before 11:00 p.m., […]
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Kaka Ali once came close to ending his life. The 27-year-old farmer, displaced by conflict in North East Nigeria, said he lay restless on a thin mat in the ‘Water Board’ displacement camp in Monguno, Borno State, his mind crowded with unpaid debts and hungry mouths. Collectors showed up at his tarpaulin shelter and cornered […]
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No fewer than 635 people lost their lives in May 2025 across Nigeria, according to the HumAngle Tracker. This marks the highest monthly death toll recorded so far this year. In addition, at least 182 people were abducted during the same period. These figures underscore the increasing vulnerability of Nigerians to insecurity and conflict. It […]
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Nine years after the “Anglophone Crisis” in October 2016, violence has engulfed the northwestern and southwestern regions of Cameroon. The current crisis stage began with demonstrations by lawyers and teachers protesting against the marginalisation of the Anglophone education systems and the judiciary. It has since progressed into several stages, with several factional leaders devastating the […]
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The international humanitarian organisation, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), has raised concerns about the critical situation regarding sexual violence in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They report that the support and treatment available for victims are still insufficient, while assaults against women continue to occur at an alarming rate. In 2024, approximately 40,000 victims and […]
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