With a ballooning population, armed insurgents, climate crisis, dwindling natural resources, and huge socio-economic disparity, the Lake Chad region has endured a complex plethora of crises since 2009 ...

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The study reveals a complex genetic ancestry with influences from both North ...

Nigerian lawmakers have approved an additional $200 million for the health sector as part of its 2025 spending plan to offset the shortfall from U.S. aid cuts.

The federal government has disclosed that not less than 400,000 Nigerian refugees currently reside in Chad, Niger and ...

The NCFRMI boss said the tripartite agreement had been reviewed and necessary steps for continuation of repatriation process ...

The NCFRMI boss said that the tripartite agreement had been reviewed and that the necessary steps to continue the ...

China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

The meeting aimed at facilitating cross-border dialogue, coordination and cooperation between the eight affected territories in Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria. It also provided opportunities for ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The defense chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries excluding Mali ...

Niger State Government on Wednesday announced the rescue of 21 children who were being trafficked through the state to Niger ...

Lack of military coordination and tension among countries in Africa's Lake Chad region are hindering efforts to end a more ...

The Pentagon's counterterrorism strategy in Africa has been strained as two key partners, Chad and Niger, ousted U.S. forces last year and took over key bases that the U.S. military had used to ...