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Al'amin Umar

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Maiduguri
Covers:  Climate change, sustainability, environment, energy, conflict, climate science.
Reporting the intersecting human impacts of climate change, conflict, and humanitarian crises in the Lake Chad region | Senior Specialised Reporter @HumAngle_

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From Elephants to Warthogs: The Shadow Wildlife Trade Financing Boko Haram in Nigeria

From Elephants to Warthogs: The Shadow Wildlife Trade Financing Boko Haram in Nigeria

HumAngle — In this investigation, HumAngle found that wildlife trade, particularly of warthogs, is financing Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Floods, Famine, and Fear: The Battle for Food Security in Nigeria's North East

Floods, Famine, and Fear: The Battle for Food Security in Nigeria's North East

HumAngle — The humanitarian and hunger crisis is most severe for women and children, with acute malnutrition becoming rampant.

Fishermen In Nigeria's North East Either Pay Levies To Terrorists Or Risk Assault, Death

Fishermen In Nigeria's North East Either Pay Levies To Terrorists Or Risk Assault, Death

HumAngle — Estimate indicates that the terrorists operating in Baga earn up to ₦600,000 daily from fishermen and ₦250 million from traders.

Fishermen In Nigeria's North East Either Pay Levies To Terrorists Or Risk Assault, Death

Fishermen In Nigeria's North East Either Pay Levies To Terrorists Or Risk Assault, Death

HumAngle — Estimate indicates that the terrorists operating in Baga earn up to ₦600,000 daily from fishermen and ₦250 million from traders.

How Climate Change Affects Women In Northeastern Nigeria

How Climate Change Affects Women In Northeastern Nigeria

HumAngle — Women are disproportionately affected by the effects of climate change such as water scarcity, food insecurity and altered rainfall patterns.

From Elephants to Warthogs: The Shadow Wildlife Trade Financing Boko Haram in Nigeria

From Elephants to Warthogs: The Shadow Wildlife Trade Financing Boko Haram in Nigeria

HumAngle — In this investigation, HumAngle found that wildlife trade, particularly of warthogs, is financing Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Three Bomb Blasts Hit Maiduguri. Survivors Recall a Night of Panic

Three Bomb Blasts Hit Maiduguri. Survivors Recall a Night of Panic

HumAngle — On Monday, across three separate locations, three bomb blasts happened in Maiduguri, which resulted in 23 deaths and over 100 injuries.