Senegal draw in Vieira debut, Nigeria survive scare, but Cape Verde crash
Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
![A general view of the UN General Assembly hall during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 22, 2026. The assembly is considering long-standing calls to reform the UN Security Council [Kylie Cooper/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-22T145630Z_1312651807_RC2EONAOINNM_RTRMADP_3_UN-ASSEMBLY-TRUMP-1790089114.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
Nigerian security forces have opened fire on protesters angry over the deaths of 37 miners who died in detention.
Published On 19 Sep 2026
Nigerian forces fire at protesters rallying over deaths of detained miners
Government has promised to fully investigate after 37 miners died while being held in police custody in Niger State.
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‘Just ask Grok’: How ISIL is using Big Tech’s AI to build bombs
Evidence shared exclusively with Al Jazeera shows ISIL supporters sharing ways to bypass AI safeguards.
Nigerian police probe death in custody of 37 illegal mining suspects
Officials blame disease outbreak for deaths as survivor suggests they suffocated.
![A man shows lithium stone from an illegal mining site in Paseli, north central Nigeria [File: Sunday Alamba/AP]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/AP24346673323009-1789705652.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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China faces oil challenge as prices soar and supply options narrow
Beijing is drawing on vast reserves and seeking alternative crude as shipping disruption continues.
Nairobi to host Africa’s first World Athletics Championships in 2029
Nairobi beats London, Munich and Rome to become the first African hosts, World Athletics says.
Nigeria suspends official visits to South Africa over anti-migrant violence
Months of anti-foreigner protests across South Africa have forced tens of thousands to leave the country.
Why is Uber pulling out of some African markets?
Uber’s exits from Nigeria and Uganda highlight the growing challenges of making ride-hailing work in Africa.
![An Uber car is parked in Nigeria, where rising fuel and vehicle-maintenance costs are putting pressure on ride-hailing drivers and the platforms they work for [Sodiq Adelakun/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-09-02T163523Z_831990352_RC207KABI3U6_RTRMADP_3_NIGERIA-UBER-1788422925.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Nigeria, Boko Haram reportedly reach secret three-month ceasefire
The reported truce follows the release of 360 villagers abducted during a Boko Haram attack in northeastern Nigeria.
![The Nigerian military has stepped up operations against armed groups in the northeast, while the government has publicly rejected negotiations with Boko Haram [File: Ahmed Kingimi/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-03-21T093450Z_1737588547_RC2JRHALUKUP_RTRMADP_3_USA-NIGERIA-SECURITY-1776013115.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
From: NewsFeed
When does a family meal become a luxury in Nigeria?
‘5,000 naira used to make a pot of soup, now 10,000 naira isn’t enough.’
Published On 7 Sep 2026
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