Why Nigerian insecurity matters beyond its borders

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Nigeria's counterterrorism strategy is under intense scrutiny following the killing of dozens of civilians in a recent military airstrike on terrorists.

15 Apr English Germany News

What was the Sudan conference in Berlin about?

As Sudan's war enters its third year, a generation of children is growing up knowing nothing but violence, hunger, and displacement. This week, Germany convened governments, UN agencies and aid groups to step up the response.

16 Apr 29 min

Detention, democracy and dissent in Tanzania

Tundu Lissu, Tanzania's main opposition leader, has spent a year in detention. What does that say about democracy and human rights in the country?

14 Apr 24 min

Digital trade deadlock: What’s at stake for Africa?

As countries prepare to introduce possible tariffs on everything from cloud services to cross‑border e‑commerce, concerns are rising over what this could mean for Africa's fast‑growing digital markets.

13 Apr 25 min

Why Igbo 'kings' outside Nigeria spark controversy

Leaders in Nigeria and South Africa say the title "Igbo king" and related coronations outside Nigeria have no authority. Is this cultural confusion — or does it point to a deeper clash over identity and power?

9 Apr 25 min

Why violence keeps returning to Nigeria's Plateau state

Deadly attacks in Jos have once again triggered a heavy security response. Why does Nigeria's Plateau State repeatedly fall back into violence, and what could finally break the cycle?

8 Apr 25 min