Nigeria
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Gunmen in southern Nigeria have kidnapped Two Australians and one New Zealander and killed their local driver in an early morning attack according to police. Audio
Former Chibok schoolgirl found
At least one more former Chibok schoolgirl abducted by Boko Haram militants in 2014 has been found. Sera Luka was rescued yesterday during a military operation against the ISIS-affiliated militants. Audio
Second kidnapped Chibok girl found
A second schoolgirl kidnapped in the Nigerian town of Chibok two years ago has been found by the Nigerian army.
Rescued Chibok girl meets Nigerian president
The first of the kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls to be rescued from Boko Haram militants has met President Muhammadu Buhari at his villa in Abuja.
Boko Haram girl found
One of more than 200 school girls abducted by Islamist group Boko Haram in North East Nigeria two years ago has been found, fuelling hope that the remaining girls will be found and reunited with their… Audio
Kidnapped Chibok schoolgirl found after two years
One of the 219 missing Chibok schoolgirls has been found in Nigeria - the first to be rescued since their capture two years ago.
Boko Haram abductee found alive
One of more than 200 school girls abducted by Nigerian Jihadist group Boko Haram two years ago has been found alive. Audio
Video of kidnapped Nigerian girls offers hope
A new video showing some of the Nigerian schoolgirls who were kidnapped two years ago gives hope they may return, their family and friends say.
Sci-fi author Nnedi Okorafor
Nnedi Okorafor has made a name for herself by weaving politics, magical realism and African culture into her science fiction. Her work is stark and evocative and is often chosen as someone to read for… Audio
David Greig - Singing to the Choir
Playwright David Greig was born in Scotland but grew up in Nigeria. His award winning play The Events - opened at Auckland's Silo Theatre this week. The play features a different Auckland choir each… Audio
Women, children rescued from Boko Haram
The Nigerian military says it has rescued almost 180 people from Islamist militant group Boko Haram.
Sarah Chayes: corruption and security
Expert in kleptocracy, anti-corruption, and civil-military relations with ten years' experience in Afghanistan; currently a senior associate in the Democracy and Rule of Law Program and the South Asia… Audio
Nigeria's new president's pledge to combat Boko Haram
Amnesty International Nigeria Researcher Daniel Eyre. Audio
Buhari in historic Nigeria election win
History has been made in Nigeria in the first ever democratic change of power, in Africa's most populous nation. Audio
Jordan McLean on Fela Kuti
Jordan McLean of Antibalas talks with Emma Smith about Fela! The Musical, and the lasting influence of Fela Kuti. Audio
Implications of Boko Haram's alliance with Islamic State
In a recording released on twitter, Boko Haram's leader Abubakar Shekau has pledged his loyalty to Islamic State, saying, "We announce our allegiance to the caliph... and will hear and obey in times… Audio
Boko Haram pledges allegiance to IS
The Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has pledged allegiance to Islamic State. Audio
Playing Favourites with Tayo Aluko
Nigerian-born, UK-based writer and performer of Call Mr Robeson: a Life with Songs, based on the musical career and political activism of the US singer Paul Robeson.
You can also listen to a 1998… Audio
Nigerians go to the polls for presidential election
Nigeria was the to the polls today to elect the next president, but that has been delayed. The winner will face a tough job running Africa's largest and most populous nation. Nigeria has rampant… Audio
UNICEF fears for refugees fleeing Boko Haram violence
UNICEF says Nigerian children are losing homes, schools and lives as result of violence. Audio
