Why are Nigeria-South Africa tensions rising amid xenophobic attacks?
It's not the first time the two African giants have gone head-to-head over attacks on their nationals.
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aljazeera.com
09.06.2026
Army frees 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in Nigeria’s Borno State
Two infants succumbed to the 'harsh conditions' of Boko Haram captivity in the Mandara mountains, says army.
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aljazeera.com
07.06.2026
Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
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bbc.com
31.05.2026
Nigeria’s Eid Crisis: When a ram becomes a luxury
At a Nigerian sheep market, human rights advocate Sadaatu Madaki says that rising prices make Eid difficult for families
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aljazeera.com
27.05.2026
Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction
The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.
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bbc.com
20.05.2026
US military carries out more strikes against ISIL fighters in Nigeria
Attacks conducted days after US and Nigeria say they killed deputy ISIL leader.
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aljazeera.com
18.05.2026
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki: ISIL’s shadow commander in West Africa
Nigeria and the US say 'key' ISIL leader was killed in joint military operation in Borno state.
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aljazeera.com
16.05.2026
Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.
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bbc.com
16.05.2026
Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
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bbc.com
16.05.2026
Gunmen kidnap dozens of students in Nigeria’s Borno State
No group claimed responsibility for the raid, which bore the hallmark of the Boko Haram group.
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aljazeera.com
16.05.2026
Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.
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bbc.com
14.05.2026
Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
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bbc.com
14.05.2026
Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters
Dangote's planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria's Lagos.
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aljazeera.com
12.05.2026
Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram
A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.
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bbc.com
11.05.2026
Boko Haram attack kills 23 soldiers in Chad’s Lake Chad region
Chad's army says the attack by the Nigeria-based armed group came on the island of Barka Tolorom.
World
aljazeera.com
05.05.2026
New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
World
bbc.com
04.05.2026
Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals
There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.
World
bbc.com
03.05.2026
IS says it was behind deadly Nigeria attack on football pitch
Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.
World
bbc.com
28.04.2026
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.
World
bbc.com
27.04.2026
Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
World
bbc.com
24.04.2026