Africa: All of Africa Today - September 8, 2026

Nigeria has reportedly maintained a secret ceasefire with Boko Haram for the past three months, allowing for the release of 360 civilians abducted from Ngoshe. This ceasefire, allegedly involving a ransom payment of $3.7 million, may be extended by another 40 days. Meanwhile, Sudan faces allegations of using chlorine-based chemical weapons against the Rapid Support Forces, while groups in Namibia warn of the impact of U.S. funding cuts on HIV efforts.