308 abductees freed from separate attacks in northern Nigeria
6 Aug 2026, 20:22 GMT
By Georja CALVIN-SMITH
Topic: Eye on Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/eye-on-africa/20260806-308-abductees-freed-from-separate-attacks-in-northern-nigeria
Nigerian security forces say they've returned 308 abductees home after freeing them from their kidnappers in a northern forest. Also, in South Africa, the textile industry is facing a workforce crisis after thousands of migrant workers fled the country in the past few months in the wake of violent xenophobic protests. And in Lagos, a Nigerian artist is turning ordinary clay into vibrant portraits, blending science, tradition and creativity in a technique he hopes will redefine the canvas.