What is the decades-old conflict in Nigeria about, and why is Trump suddenly talking about going there to 'wipe out Islamic terrorists'? We explain.

If Trump had paused to consult the American military, he might have learnt that Nigeria's conflicts are real -- but they are not religious wars.Trump's outburst exposes more than his ignorance of ...

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"Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are ...

Those who visited to condole with us after your demise told us of the many good things you have done to the nation, to your people and to humanity. They told us that your death was not a loss for us ...

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For an American audience: DIRCO is South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation—the exact equivalent ...