The Sahel Untold: #4 The Thief Who Wasn't

In this gripping episode, we explore the complex and volatile conflict in Northwest Nigeria through the eyes of Usman, a Fulani man caught in the crossfire of the state, insurgent groups, and deep-seated societal stigma. Once living a carefree life as a traditional herdsman, Usman’s world was shattered forever when armed violence tore through his community.

The Sahel Untold shares life stories and personal experiences of people from the Sahel—a region often described as fragile and facing a diverse set of challenges, including climate change, poverty and the presence of extremist groups. By bringing voices from conflict-affected borderlands in the Greater Sahel directly into international policy conversations, we seek to bridge the gap between global policy and local reality. 

This podcast was developed within the framework of a joint project by the African Union (AU), the United Nations Department of Peace Operations (DPO) and bicc - Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies.