Africa: All of Africa Today – September 8, 2026

Nigeria Reportedly Agrees to Secret Ceasefire With Boko Haram

Nigeria has reportedly maintained a secret ceasefire with Boko Haram for the past three months, following negotiations that helped secure the release of 360 civilians abducted from Ngoshe village in Borno State. Three sources with contacts within the jihadist group told The New Humanitarian that the truce, which has reportedly stopped attacks around Ngoshe, is likely to be extended by another 40 days. The agreement allegedly…