Tag: conflict
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Africa Grapples With Over 50 Armed Conflicts as Displacement Crisis Surges
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Africa is now home to more than 50 active armed conflicts, a sharp 45 percent increase since 2020 that has left an estimated 35 million people displaced across the continent. According to recent data from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Africa now accounts for roughly 40…
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North East Governors Issue Urgent Plea to President Over Deteriorating Roads, Citing Link to Insecurity
By Abdulkareem Haruna DAMATURU, Nigeria – Governors of Nigeria’s volatile North East region have issued a stark warning about the crippling impact of poor road infrastructure, directly linking it to the pervasive insecurity plaguing the area. In a communique released today following their 11th forum meeting in Damaturu, Yobe State, the governors urgently called on…
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Abba Wakilbe: Tackling Educational Challenges for 65,000 Conflict-Affected Children in Borno
By Abdulkareem Haruna Whether you admire him or not, Engineer Abba Wakilbe, the Borno State Commissioner for Education, has earned respect for his sincere dedication to improving education in Borno – a state that has suffered significant setbacks in education due to years of violent conflict. Of course Abba’s unwavering dedication to improving educational access…
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