Mar 07 Gunmen abduct 287 students in northwestern Nigeria in latest school attack, headteacher says By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Locals told The Associated Press the assailants surrounded the government-owned school in Kaduna State's Kuriga town on Thursday morning just as the pupils were about to start the school day. Continue reading
Dec 26 At least 140 villagers killed as farmer-herder crisis in north-central Nigeria continues By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Nigerian officials and survivors say at least 140 people were killed by gunmen who attacked remote villages in north-central Nigeria's Plateau state in the latest of such mass killings this year blamed on the West African nation's farmer-herder crisis. Continue reading
Dec 05 Nigerian drone attack kills 85 civilians, raising urgent questions By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Nigeria’s military often conducts air raids as it fights the extremist violence and rebel attacks that have destabilized Nigeria’s north for more than a decade, often leaving civilian casualties in its wake. Continue reading
Nov 19 Sugar sees global price hike after crops in Asia hit by dry weather tied to El Nino By Aniruddha Ghosal, Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Sugar worldwide is trading at the highest prices since 2011, mainly due to lower global supplies after unusually dry weather damaged harvests in India and Thailand, the world's second- and third-largest exporters. Continue reading
Oct 26 Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice By Dalatou Mamane, Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Families in Niger say they are struggling after economic sanctions imposed in response to a military coup three months ago. Landlocked Niger is one of the world's poorest countries, and neighboring West African nations have closed their borders. Continue reading
Oct 03 A government shutdown in Nigeria has been averted after a labor strike is suspended By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press Nigerian government workers are continuing their work after last-minute efforts by authorities averted a nationwide strike to protest growing hardship which could have shut down government services in Africa's most populous country. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 6:46 New method of aid delivery aims to send assistance before disasters strike By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery Africa’s first climate summit begins Monday in Kenya with the goal of better preparing the continent for climate disasters. When these disasters strike, aid often pours in from around the world. A new method of delivering aid uses technology to… Continue watching
Aug 03 U.S. pushes for Kenya to lead multinational force in Haiti but some warn of abuse By Cara Anna, Associated Press Kenya's police have long been accused by rights groups of killings and torture. That includes gunning down civilians during Kenya’s COVID-19 curfew and fatally shooting more than 30 people during protests in July. Continue reading
Aug 02 Labor unions in Nigeria protest against soaring cost of living under new president By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press The unions, made up of government workers, on Wednesday accused Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu of not acting fast enough to cushion the effects of his economic policies since he was sworn in as president in May. Continue reading
Jun 26 Shell pipeline oil spill contaminates farming, fishing communities in a long-polluted part of Nigeria By Taiwo Adebayo, Associated Press While spills are frequent in the region, activists call this "one of the worst in the last 16 years."… Continue reading