Good opportunity for Crisis Group to discuss a range of issues with António Guterres; thank you for your kind words about the impact and difference our work is making.

With deadly conflict raging across the African continent, the African Union has much to do in helping make peace. To support its efforts, here are Crisis Group's 8 priorities for the #AU: crisisgroup.org/africa/african… Scroll ↓ for in-depth takes from experts in our Africa program.

For #IWD2024, I’m pleased to share a list of books, articles and podcasts that shed light on women’s roles in leadership, peacekeeping, conflict and more. We’ve come a long way – yet we must keep pushing every day to build a more equal world: crisisgroup.org/comfort-eros-t… 1/

Great relief that schoolchildren #kidnapped in #Kaduna & #Sokoto states are back! Good work by govts/security agencies. Lots more to do: ➡️Rehabilitate traumatized children ➡️Free many other captives in forests ➡️Bring kidnappers to justice ➡️Boost security against repeat. 📷NAN

NEW BRIEFING | JAS vs. ISWAP: The War of the Boko Haram Splinters crisisgroup.org/africa/west-af…

NEW Q&A | What Turmoil in ECOWAS Means for Nigeria and Regional Stability crisisgroup.org/africa/west-af…

Thanks Nnamdi Obasi Crisis Group for a thoughtful piece. For many of us who championed Ecowas - Cedeao as a poster child of Africa's peace & security architecture, watching recents developments has been worrying; Nigeria and its partners need a rethink. crisisgroup.org/africa/west-af…

The fighting two jihadist groups in north-eastern Nigeria have bruised each other badly. But they are still a menace to civilians, both in Nigeria and in the other Lake Chad states. crisisgroup.org/africa/west-af…

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have left ECOWAS, the regional bloc that sanctioned them after military officers seized power. Crisis Group expert Nnamdi Obasi assesses the impact of these events on Nigeria’s influence and regional stability. crisisgroup.org/africa/west-af…

“The Nigerian government, working closely with the ECOWAS Commission, should redouble diplomatic efforts to persuade Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to return to the negotiation table.” Nnamdi Obasi on what turmoil in ECOWAS means for Nigeria and regional stability.

“The tumult in ECOWAS is, at least in part, a reflection of Nigeria’s diminished influence in West Africa,” writes Nnamdi Obasi. crisisgroup.org/africa/west-af…

Chibok Girls: 10 Years in Captivity is Shameful and Embarrassing - Obe When the Buhari administration was not able to return all the girls, it evolved into a matter of deflection and sweeping under the bed. The Tinubu government should not pretend that it is no longer a matter.

10 years since 276 schoolgirls were seized by #BokoHaram in #Chibok, NE #Nigeria. 89 girls still not found, parents in anguish! FG/state govts must redouble efforts to: 1⃣Rescue girls in captivity 2⃣Rehabilitate those rescued 3⃣Improve security of schools 4⃣End mass kidnappings.

The window to avoid Sudan from collapsing is closing, says Comfort Ero. Sudanese people need an urgent and permanent ceasefire, and much more concerted mediation efforts are required from key actors involved.

Nigeria’s NW states, supported by UNDP Nigeria & Germany in Nigeria, are at a 2-day summit, seeking solutions to #banditry & other deadly violence in the zone. This @crisisgroup report, published 2020, still offers good background & some useful recommendations. crisisgroup.org/africa/west-af…

Honored sharing @crisisgroup’s insights on “Security in Nigeria” at inauguration of Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Econ and Human Security Roundtable in Lagos. Roundtable seeks to boost partnerships btw business, research & policy communities for promoting peace in #Nigeria. Thanks Dr Tayo Aduloju

NEW BRIEFING | Chad: Breaking the Cycle of Farmer-Herder Violence Farmer-herder violence in Chad has reached unprecedented levels in recent years, exacerbating the perceived divide between the north and south of the country. Executive summary ⤵️ crisisgroup.org/africa/central…

NEW BRIEFING | Women’s Lives under Islamic State in Niger’s Tillabery An Islamic State branch has deepened its influence in #Niger's Tillabery region. Women there have long navigated difficult conditions, but the jihadists have made things worse. crisisgroup.org/africa/sahel/n…

Chad: Breaking the Cycle of Farmer-Herder Violence crisisgroup.org/africa/central…

The #hunger crisis in #Nigeria & across W & C #Africa, is taking a grim & rising toll on about 50mn people. Govts, at all levels, must redouble efforts to stop this terrible crisis from degenerating to a catastrophe. Thank you, Fatima Damagun Daily Trust dailytrust.com/nigerias-hunge…