Nigeria
Jews face harassment in nearly 100 countries as global religious hostilities spike, Pew shows
Overall, fifty-five countries had elevated (high or very high) levels of social hostilities involving religion in 2023, up from 45 the previous year.
Nigeria says two of its citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surges in South Africa
US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says
US CENTCOM kills senior ISIS leader Ali Husayn al-'Ulaywi in northwest Syria airstrike
Israeli held hostage for ransom in northeastern Nigeria, freed by local forces - report
The Nigerian military successfully freed him without gunfire or ransom payment after 24 hours, according to a report by Ynet.
Weizmann researcher Yonatan Darlington's journey to Judaism and Israel
He says that his prayers for a good landing in Israel were answered with a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot.
Netherlands returns 119 Benin bronzes, redressing 1897 British expedition looting
In recent years, about 1,100 objects from German, Scottish, British, and French museums have been returned amid pressure over colonial-era acquisitions.
Meet the Masa changemakers – Sharona Shnayder and Kristin Guerin
From picking up litter in a park to leading global change, these changemakers prove that small actions can spark powerful movements for climate justice.
Nigerian village celebrates the return of kidnapped students
The army announced on Sunday it had rescued 137 hostages in the neighboring state of Zamfara, days before a deadline to pay a 1 billion naira ($767,000) ransom for their release.
Nearly 300 Nigerian students released after abduction in Kaduna
The kidnapping, which took place on March 7 in Kuriga, a dusty town in northwestern Kaduna State, was the first mass kidnapping in the country since 2021.
S. Africa is diplomatic Iran proxy, Africa faces Hamas-like jihad - top rabbi
Around 287 children were kidnapped from a Nigerian school on March 7 by Islamic State, he noted.
Iranian official calls for forming international coalition against Israel at NY UN meeting
Nigeria has a history of engagement with Iranian-backed terrorist regimes including Hamas and Hezbollah.
Gunmen kidnap 227 pupils from school in Nigeria
More than 200 students and faculty kidnapped from a town in northern Nigeria, as hostage-taking remains endemic to Nigeria, disrupting lives and preventing students from obtaining an education.
Sukkah Village: Celebrating at Beth Harachman in southern Nigeria
Ultimately, in a developing nation whose population normally yearns for more modern and comfortable housing, the decision to live in a traditional tent reflects a desire to stand apart.
