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December 1, 2014

Sub-Saharan Africa
Kano, Nigeria, Mosque Attack Likely Aimed at Governor, Emir

The November 28 attack on worshippers at Kano’s Central Mosque killed at least 130, according to the Nigerian media. No group has claimed responsibility, though most observers appear to think it was …

Africa - Kano Bombing
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

December 11, 2014

Who Is Responsible For The Upsurge in Terrorism in Kano, Nigeria?

Since mid-November there has been a flurry of terrorist attacks in Kano, Nigeria’s second largest city, the metropolis of the northern half of the country, and an ancient center of Islamic culture. …

Kano Blast 1210
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

October 30, 2023

Nigeria
Dependency Theory

The phenomenon of state-sponsored weddings across Nigeria’s predominantly Muslim northern region raises pertinent questions on the limits of political benevolence.

Hundreds of newlywed couples are seen wearing red and white clothes and walking in a large crowd.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

June 2, 2023

Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: May 20-26

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from May 20 to May 26, 2023. 

Map of Nigeria shaded in red to reflect Nigeria Security Tracker-documented deaths per state. Borno state, the northeastern-most state, is dark red, while the rest of the country are shades of pink. Regions of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger that have experienced Boko Haram-related violence are also shaded.
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program Africa in Transition

October 4, 2023

Nigeria
An Army of Special Assistants

Why do public office holders in Nigeria increasingly appoint a large number of personal aides?

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike addresses a crowd while holding one hand up in the air.
Blog Post by Ebenezer Obadare Africa in Transition

February 27, 2023

Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: February 18-24

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from February 18 to February 24, 2023. 

Map of Nigeria shaded in red to reflect Nigeria Security Tracker-documented deaths per state. Borno state, the northeastern-most state, is dark red, while the rest of the country are shades of pink. Regions of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger that have experienced Boko Haram-related violence are also shaded.
Blog Post by CFR Africa Program Africa in Transition