Wave Of Kidnappings In Nigeria

In the last week, northern and central Nigeria have faced several shocking kidnappings that have frightened many families. More than 200 children and staff were taken from St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state during a night attack by gunmen known locally as bandits. A few days earlier, over 20 Muslim schoolgirls were kidnapped from [...]

American Missionary Kidnapped Near Niger’s Presidential Palace

An American missionary was kidnapped in Niamey, the capital of Niger, according to security sources. He works for a US charity and has lived in Niger since 2010. The kidnapping happened close to the presidential palace, where ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has been held since a 2023 coup. Three unknown gunmen abducted the man, but [...]

Women Abducted In Sudan Displacement Camp

In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people in El Fasher, North Darfur. During the raid, they took away eight women, including two girls, to an unknown place. The local committee said more than 20 people have gone missing from the camp because of many RSF attacks. They [...]

Houthis Detain UN Staff After Israeli Strike Kills Rebel Leader

Iranian-backed Houthi insurgents stormed UN World Food Programme (WFP) offices and UNICEF offices in the capital city of Yemen, Sanaa, taking at least 11 UN employees hostage. Israel had killed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi in an airstrike a day earlier. UN officials, including Secretary-General António Guterres, denounced the hostage-taking and called for the immediate [...]

Women Abducted In Sudan Displacement Camp

In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked the Abu Shouk camp for displaced people in El Fasher, North Darfur. During the raid, they took away eight women, including two girls, to an unknown place. The local committee said more than 20 people have gone missing from the camp because of many RSF attacks. They [...]

Mass Kidnapping Deepens Crisis In Northwest Nigeria

Over 50 people were kidnapped by armed bandits on 1st August 2025 in Sabon Garin Damri village, Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, according to a UN-linked conflict report. This marks the first mass abduction in the area this year and shows a growing trend of large-scale attacks. The crisis, which began as a clash between herders [...]

Kidnappers Kill Hostages Despite Ransom

In March, kidnappers in northern Nigeria’s Zamfara state took 56 people from Banga village. The kidnappers, called bandits, demanded one million naira ($655) ransom for each person. After some negotiations, the ransom was paid, and 18 people were released, mostly women and one boy. Sadly, the bandits killed at least 35 of the captives, mostly [...]

Sudan Conflict Deepens Civilian Crisis

Fighting in Sudan’s west and center is worsening, causing serious harm to civilians. In the Darfur and Kordofan regions, there have been many civilian deaths, sexual violence, kidnappings, and looting. Both Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of human rights abuses. Since the war started in April 2023, tens [...]

Rising Insecurity As Kidnappings Escalate In Niger

In 2025, Niger has witnessed a concerning surge in kidnappings, particularly targeting foreign nationals and humanitarian workers. In January, an Austrian aid worker was abducted in Agadez, followed by a Swiss-Nigerian woman in April, both taken from their homes by armed assailants. Additionally, two Chinese employees of the China National Petroleum Corporation were kidnapped in [...]

Leah Sharibu: Captive For Faith, Awaiting Freedom

Leah Sharibu, who Boko Haram kidnaped in February 2018 for refusing to renounce her Christian faith, marks the 7th anniversary of her captivity today (February 19, 2025). As of May 2024, she is 21 years old. Reports suggest she may have been forced into marriage and motherhood, but these claims lack verification. Her parents continue [...]

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