How Nigeria’s sit-at-home protests hurt its economy
The Indigenous People of Biafra's sit-at-home protests have paralyzed southeast Nigeria. As fear grows and losses mount, what’s the path to peace?…
Nigeria: Who will fill the gap left by USAID?
Nigeria's Makoko community is grappling with corruption and mismanagement of the funds meant to support essential services like sanitation and clean water. With calls for solutions growing, will the government intervene?…
Nigeria: Desperation grows as aid delays hit floods
Thousands of people have been left homeless and hungry after devastating floods hit central Nigeria. Survivors say help is not coming fast enough.…
Nigeria: Who will fill the gap left by USAID?
Nigeria’s Makoko community is grappling with corruption and mismanagement of the funds meant to support essential services like sanitation and clean wa-ter. With calls for solutions growing, will the government intervene?…
Nigeria’s Tinubu touts economy amid cost-of-living anger
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said his economic reforms are "working" as consumer prices for the average Nigerian stay high. The Tinubu government has devalued the country's currency and cut subsidies.…
Nigeria state leaders demand action against Islamist attacks
Governors in northeastern Nigeria have called for measures to tackle the roots of a 16-year-long Islamic militant insurgency. A recent uptick in violence has sparked calls for action.…
Nigeria: Amnesty condemns government after deadly attack
The onslaught in the villages of Zike and Kimakpa is the latest in a region known for intercommunal conflict and deadly land disputes. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into…
Clean energy: Nigeria’s move away from diesel generators
About half of Nigeria's population is not connected to the grid. Poor coverage and frequent blackouts mean they rely on noisy, polluting generators. Are solar-powered generators a viable alternative?…
Boko Haram and ISWAP are ‘on their last legs’, Nigerian information minister says
In an interview with FRANCE 24, Nigeria's minister of information and national orientation discussed fears of a global trade war, the situation in post-coup Niger and the security situation in West Africa.…
What Nigerian teens don’t like about their culture
What is one thing you dislike about your culture? Teens in Nigeria told DW's Girlz Off Mute teen reporter Angel Unigwe that they would get rid of tribal marks, female genital mutilation,…
Gabon 2025 election: 5 things you need to know
Gabonese voters head to the polls on April 12 to pick their next president. The pivotal election is a litmus test to transition back to civilian rule,as Gabon seeks to break from…