Beyond “Christian genocide”: The real roots of criminal violence in Nigeria
“The only real way to reduce kidnapping in the long term is to improve economic conditions, reduce unemployment, and curb inflation.” Nigeria is experiencing one
Why bandit amnesties are failing in Nigeria’s northwest
Talks become leverage to win safe passage, taxation rights, or space to rearm. That’s why residents bristle when they see armed men strolling out of
President Tinubu must end the violence in Zamfara – Amnesty Internationl
President Bola Tinubu has proven to be out of his depth as violence engulfs different parts of Nigeria from different non-state actors. These range from
Nigeria’s illegal gold trade – elites and bandits are working together
Illegal mining activities in Nigeria are devastating the country’s economy, as well as fuelling violence. Strategic minerals mined in the country’s north-west region include granite, gypsum, kaolin, laterite, limestone,
Nigeria bets on deradicalisation program in North West
The Nigerian government wants to rehabilitate and reintegrate bandits terrorising the country’s North West zone. But is expanding “Operation Safe Corridor” enough to end the
