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In Nigeria, an agonising wait for parents of 300 abducted girls
Families anxiously wait for news after gunmen kidnap hundreds of schoolgirls in Zamfara state, latest in string of mass school abductions.
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Nigeria: Kidnapped schoolgirls released, says governor
Zamfara state governor tells Al Jazeera 279 girls, who were kidnapped on Friday, are safe, as President Buhari expresses joy at their release.
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Dozens of Nigerian students abducted by armed ‘bandits’
President Buhari has condemned abduction of 27 children from a secondary school in Niger state.
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Fears African free trade pact will disadvantage poorer countries
Some economists say the continent's smaller and poorer countries will remain at a disadvantage.
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17 Nigerian students rescued from Boko Haram, two dead: Official
Katsina state’s governor says rescue operations are continuing to save more than 300 students still missing since Friday abduction.
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Almost 350 Nigerian schoolboys return home from captivity
Dozens of schoolboys from northwestern Nigeria were welcomed back home in Katsina state after they were freed following a mass abduction. Boko Haram claimed responsibility for taking the boys.
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Nigerian President Buhari replaces top military commanders
Buhari has been under pressure due to the deteriorating security situation in the country.
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Hundreds of pupils feared abducted after attack on Nigeria school
A parent and school employee say about half of the school’s 800 students are missing after raid in northwestern Katsina.
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Over 300 schoolboys still missing after Nigeria school attack
Anxious family members converge at all-boys secondary school in the country’s northwestern Katsina state that was attacked by gunmen.
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Armed group attacks threaten northwest Nigeria's grain basket
Growing anger in northern Nigeria - where the threat from armed groups is crippling farmers' livelihoods.
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At least 110 civilians killed in ‘gruesome’ Nigeria massacre
Farmers harvesting crops in Borno state attacked by armed men on motorcycles, in the ‘most violent direct’ assault against civilians this year, UN says.
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Nigeria gas flaring: Government plans to pass bill to tackle issue
Oil companies still find it more convenient to burn away the gas, even though it could be used to generate electricity.
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Nigeria begins modernising oil refineries
For much of the last 30 years, Nigeria, Africa’s biggest oil producer, has imported refined petroleum products because its old refineries are unable to produce enough to satisfy local demand.
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Nigerian police mobilize all officers as protests, unrest continue
All police officers in Nigeria have been ordered to mobilize amid unrest and protests over police brutality. Nigerians had been protesting the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, or SARS, which has now been disbanded.
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Nigerian security forces open fire on protesters
What started as a protest against a Nigerian police squad accused of brutality turns violent after security forces open fire on demonstrators.
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Waving flags, they sang Nigeria’s anthem. Then they were shot at
Peaceful protesters say they will not give up their fight against police brutality and injustice, even after Lagos attack that shocked the nation.
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Reaction from to shooting at Lekki Gate in Lagos
A protestor, a politician and a resident react to Tuesday's shooting that took place during anti-police brutality demonstrations in Nigeria. Amnesty International said it had credible reports that soldiers had used excessive force when...
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Reaction to shooting at Lekki Gate in Lagos
A protestor, a politician and a resident react to Tuesday's shooting that took place during anti-police brutality demonstrations in Nigeria. Amnesty International said it had credible reports that soldiers had used excessive force when...
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Nigeria president warns protesters; fails to address shooting
Muhammadu Buhari accuses demonstrators of threatening ‘national security’ as violence continues across the country.
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Guinea elections: Violence follows Sunday's vote
Preliminary results announced by the election commission suggest Alpha Conde is set to win a landslide victory.
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Nigeria: 279 kidnapped Zamfara schoolgirls released
279 schoolgirls are released in northern Nigeria, days after being kidnapped by gunmen from their school.
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Nigeria protests: Rallies disrupt major cities
For now, the police are allowing the protests to continue for more than a week.
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Nigerians protesting anti-police brutality bring Lagos to standstill
Nigerians are calling for police reform and an end to police brutality and corruption.
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Nigerians protesting police brutality bring Lagos to standstill
Nigerians are calling for police reform and an end to police brutality and corruption.