Scores Killed In Massacre Of Farmers In Nigeria
Residents say scores of agricultural workers were slaughtered in Borno state on Saturday. Boko Haram is active in the area.
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U.S. Special Operations Forces Rescue American Hostage In Nigeria
President Trump celebrated the mission at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, saying "we got our young man back."
'Hope Is Lost' As Police Open Fire On Pro-Reform Protesters In Lagos, Nigeria
The protests began about two weeks ago demanding an end to police brutality. Now, as one activist said, "it has become so many things for so many Nigerians." The government declared a 24-hour curfew.
Good News Story: Nigerian Irish Teen Girls Win Prize For Dementia App
They faced bias against women in science. They faced racism because their families come from Africa. And they triumphed in a competition to develop a problem-solving app!
A Nigerian Finds Hard Truths — And Hope — In Netflix Series On Nigeria
Ifeanyi Nsofor reviews the documentary series, Journey Of An African Colony, which confronts a painful past — including involvement in the slave trade — and celebrates the nation's independence.
Opinion: We Are Africans. Here's Our View Of Beyoncé's 'Black Is King'
Esther Ngumbi, a professor from Kenya, and Ifeanyi Nsofor, a doctor in Nigeria, react to the megastar's movie-length music video — and to criticism from other Africans.
How 6 Problem-Solvers Tackled Pandemic Challenges In Their Neighborhoods
From a generous urban farmer to a roving mariachi band, people are using their talents to help others. Read their stories — then nominate a problem-solver in your community.
Nigeria's President Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Citing Economic Hardship
Muhammadu Buhari said stay-at-home orders imposed last month have come at a "very heavy economic cost," with many Nigerians left without enough money to eat.
10,000 Cases and 500 Deaths in Africa. Health Officials Say It's Just the Beginning
Millions of people in Africa are at high risk for COVID-19 and lack reliable access to doctors or medical equipment. Health officials are focusing on preventing the spread of the disease.
Obongjayar's Defiant Songs Of Self-Reliance
The London-based, Nigerian-born musician talks with NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro about his new album, "Which Way Is Forward?" which embraces his cultural heritage to tackle different aspects of power.