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‘We fear for our souls’ – Nigerian farmers need armed guards to protect them from jihadists

As women water vegetables and uproot weeds in a rural corner of north-eastern Nigeria, men in uniform stand guard nearby…

Ijeoma Ndukwe Ijeoma Ndukwe

Why Burkina Faso’s junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

A charismatic 37-year-old, Burkina Faso's military ruler Capt Ibrahim Traoré has skilfully built the persona of a pan-Africanist leader determined…

Farouk Chothia Farouk Chothia

Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh threat to target Nigeria if the government "continues to allow the killing…