She Walked into Boko Haram Territory to Free Her Husband With A Ransom
Babagana Abacha’s sister had just died that November morning in 2024, in nearby Ajiri Mafa. He was saddened by the loss and deep in mourning.…
Boko Haram Resurgence Threatens Resettled Communities in Nigeria’s Borno State
As Boko Haram and its rival faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), continue to escalate their violent campaigns across the Lake Chad region,…
More IED Explosions Recorded As Terrorist Groups Intensify Operations in Nigeria’s North East
In less than one month, multiple improvised explosive device (IED) explosions have occurred in Borno state, northeastern Nigeria. At least seven passengers were killed and…
Boko Haram/ISWAP Resurgence in Lake Chad Region Sparks Alarm
The resurgence of Boko Haram and Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) activities in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, and parts of the Lake Chad region…
A Displaced Widow’s Love For Her Chosen Son
Although Hadiza Aliyu did not know how she would save or change the life of a frail newborn abandoned in an uncompleted building, she knew…
Fire Kills Three, Destroys Hundreds of Homes in Borno IDP Settlement
A devastating fire outbreak swept through Kalari Abdullahi village on Sunday, April 6, destroying hundreds of makeshift shelters and claiming the lives of two children…
This Initiative is Leading Transitional Justice for Conflict Survivors in North East Nigeria
The day the insurgents attacked in 2014, eight-year-old Aisha Awagana’s home was filled with quiet anticipation. Her mother, Bintu, was heavily pregnant, resting on a…
Desperate Families in Borno Crowdfund Millions Across Africa to Free Abducted Loved Ones
When HumAngle approached Muhammadu Bakka, 51, assistant secretary of the displaced herders community in Maiduguri, Nigeria, he was struggling with many things. He was observing…
Forced to Flee Boko Haram, Children Found Education in North East Nigeria
Fatima Mohammed Kyari was seven years old in 2014 when Boko Haram attacked her village, Mallam Fatori, in Abadam Local Government, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. …
Bullet Kills Child in Terrorist Midnight Attack on Jere Community in North East Nigeria
Residents of Kaleri, a community situated in the Jere local government area of Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, were thrown into panic when suspected insurgents launched…
Resettled Families in North East Nigeria Battle Land Access, Hunger
For many displaced families in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, hunger is an everyday struggle. Since the government shut down camps in Maiduguri and resettled them…
Trapped Between War and Peace: A Former Boko Haram Fighter’s Dilemma
Markaz: The centre of an emerging extremist movement Manzir Lawan was barely 14 when his parents enrolled him in Mohammed Yusuf’s Islamic school in 2007.…
Police Confirm Landmine Explosion in Borno, Injuring Security Officers
On the evening of March 11, a police Rapid Response squad (RRS) on routine patrol triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists…
A School in North East Nigeria is Helping Children Overcome Insurgency Trauma
The school premises buzz with energy; laughter rings out, pencils glide across paper, and feet stomp rhythmically in dance. Beaming smiles replace the wary expressions…
Buried Wealth, Stolen Futures: The Hidden Costs of Artisanal Mining in Borno
One Friday afternoon in January, I was led to the Dogon Daji mining site in Gunda, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. There were over 20 men…
ISWAP Claims Attacks on Nigerian Military and CJTF in North East Nigeria
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for two separate attacks targeting the Nigerian military and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in…
Standing Tall – HumAngle
VOV 122: Standing Tall | RSS.com What do you do when your son is abducted by Boko Haram and groomed to fight for them, while…
#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, the aftermath of conflict and…
Scars of War (II): The Young Lives Torn Apart by Boko Haram
When Boko Haram stormed Bama town in Borno, northeastern Nigeria, on Sept. 2, 2014, seven-year-old Rahama Haruna Maibale and five-year-old Mustapha Bukar were living there…
Scars of War (I): Children Caught in Nigeria’s Boko Haram Conflict Battle Trauma
In 2009, 15-year-old Abba Kyari had just finished his final exams for junior secondary school and travelled to Mafoni Ward in Maiduguri, the capital of…