The boat was carrying about 300 people on the Niger River. Rescuers continued to search for survivors.
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60 Dead After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
The boat was carrying about 300 people on the Niger River. Rescuers continued to search for survivors.
At Least 59 Killed in Road Collision in Nigeria
The traffic accident was the latest disaster to highlight how roads across many African countries are some of the world’s deadliest.
Boko Haram Kills at Least 170 Villagers in Nigeria Attack
Boko Haram killed at least 170 villagers in northeastern Nigeria, community leaders say, in what is likely one of the deadliest attacks in recent years.
Hounded From a Beauty Pageant in South Africa, Then Crowned in Nigeria
A South African beauty pageant contestant with Nigerian heritage was forced to withdraw from the competition after her participation fueled anti-immigrant sentiments.
Africa’s Debt Crisis Has ‘Catastrophic Implications’ for the World
Crushing obligations to foreign creditors that have few precedents have sapped numerous African nations of growth and stoked social instability.
Nationwide Protests Over Hunger Rock Nigeria
Thousands turned out across Africa’s most populous country despite government attempts to prevent them. Demonstrations have left at least 13 people dead, Amnesty International says.
Nigerian School Collapses, Killing at Least 10 and Trapping Dozens
The number found dead or injured in the rubble of the private school in Nigeria was still climbing and dozens, including many students, remained trapped, authorities said.
Three West African Countries Exit Regional ECOWAS Bloc
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across a tightly connected region.
Kings Battle for an Ancient Throne in Nigeria
Two men claim to be the emir of Kano, an ancient kingdom in northern Nigeria. Their struggle for power and influence is feeding into a wider competition ahead of the country’s next election.