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March 25, 2019

Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: March 16–22

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from March 16 to 22, 2019.

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May 13, 2020

Nigeria
Amid Oil Price Collapse, Nigeria Is Running out of Foreign Exchange

The fall in international oil prices amid coronavirus is having a devastating impact on Nigeria’s formal economy. Oil, the property of the Nigerian government, provides more than 60 percent of government revenue and 90 percent of foreign exchange.

A money changer counts Nigerian currency notes for a customer in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, Nigeria, on March 16, 2020.

May 11, 2020

Nigeria
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: May 2–8

This update represents violence in Nigeria and related to Boko Haram in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger from May 2 to 8, 2020.

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.

September 8, 2021

Guinea
Coups are Back in West Africa

The coup in Guinea deposed Alpha Conde, who had been elected in less-than-credible elections.

Several men in military uniform ride in the back of a military pickup through the streets. Supporters line the streets with their arms outstretched.

October 6, 2020

COVID-19
Trump's Illness and the Demand for Medical Information

The confusion, mixed messages, and lack of candor surrounding President Donald Trump's health would surprise few Africans. But they might well be surprised by the details that have been released, such as the president's oxygen capacity or medications.

President Donald Trump, wearing a dark blue suit and blue tie, makes a fist as he leaves Walter Reed hospital. He is wearing a blue mask.