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Cameroon’s separatist conflict forces hundreds of thousands of students out of education

Oct. 20, 2024 00:03 AM EDT

YAOUNDE, Cameroon (AP) — Jane Ndamei’s dream of becoming a medical doctor almost cost her life five years ago. The 20-year-old student from Cameroon’s restive southwestern region was taking her Grade 12 exam when she suddenly heard gunshots. Shortly after, armed men rushed into...

They fled their homes to escape Boko Haram. Now Nigeria is resettling them back despite their fears

Oct. 13, 2024 00:14 AM EDT

DAMASAK, Nigeria (AP) — When Boko Haram launched an insurgency in northeastern Nigeria in 2010, Abdulhameed Salisu packed his bag and fled from his hometown of Damasak in the country's battered Borno state. The 45-year-old father of seven came back with his family early last year....

Boko Haram militants on motorcycles attacked a Nigerian village, killing over 100, residents say

Sep. 04, 2024 11:25 AM EDT

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — At least 100 villagers were killed in northeastern Nigeria when suspected Boko Haram Islamic extremists opened fire on a market, on worshippers and in people's homes, residents said Wednesday, the latest killings in Africa's longest struggle with militancy. ...