The group Lakurawas, formed by militant herding communities along the Nigeria-Niger border following a coup in Niger in July 2023, has recently emerged as a threat
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Nigeria’s Human Rights Commission has concluded an investigation into allegations of war crimes by the Nigerian military in the northeast.
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A new insurgent group, Lakurawas, has infiltrated Nigeria’s northwest region from neighboring Niger and Mali, posing a significant security threat.
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Several African countries, including the Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda, are set to benefit from a new mpox vaccine allocation. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has reported 80% of Africa’s confirmed mpox cases this year, will receive 85% of nearly 900,000 doses allocated. The vaccine distribution is part of the World Health Organization’s Access and Allocation Mechanism (AAM), aimed at expanding access to mpox vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic tools. Limited vaccinations have already been carried out in DRC and Rwanda. The outbreak, which has spread across 19 African countries this year, was declared a public health emergency by the WHO and Africa CDC in mid-August. With over 38,000 suspected cases and more than 1,000 deaths, DRC remains the epicenter of the outbreak. Wealthier countries have pledged over 3.6 million vaccine doses to aid the response.
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His passing comes at a time when the country is grappling with various security threats.
Nigerian army chief Lagbaja dies Read More »
Nigeria’s power grid suffered another partial collapse, affecting millions of people and highlighting the country’s ongoing power crisis.
Nigeria’s power grid collapses again, disrupting millions Read More »
Algerian-French Novelist Kamel Daoud Wins Prestigious Goncourt Prize for Houris Kamel Daoud, the Algerian-French novelist, was awarded the Goncourt Prize on Monday (Nov. 4) for his novel Houris, which explores the aftermath of Algeria’s civil war, the “Black Decade.” The book, which follows the journey of Aube, a survivor of the conflict, competed against three other finalists. However, Houris will not be published in Algeria due to laws prohibiting public discussions of the civil war. In a separate honor, French-Rwandan author Gaël Faye won the Prix Renaudot for his second novel Jacaranda.
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At least seven loggers were killed and five injured in a landmine explosion in Nigeria’s Borno State, allegedly planted by the Boko Haram terrorist group.
Landmine blast kills several loggers in Nigeria Read More »
The partnership aims to stimulate economic growth through increased investment and trade, creating jobs and adding local value in both countries.
Nigeria and UK strengthen partnership on economy and security Read More »
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the release of minors detained during anti-government protests in August and dropped treason charges against them.
Nigeria’s Tinubu drops treason charges against minor protesters Read More »
