Africa's Most Unsolved Cases

The Nigerian Civil War: Descent into War (Episode 1)


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The Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970) remains one of Africa’s bloodiest and most controversial conflicts. In this debut episode of Africa’s Most Unsolved Cases, we uncover the roots of the crisis: political tensions, broken promises, and the collapse of the Aburi Accord. How did Nigeria — a young nation barely seven years after independence — spiral into a devastating war that claimed over a million lives?
Join us as we explore the untold stories, the power struggles, and the critical moments that set the stage for one of Africa’s darkest chapters.
🎧 This is Episode 1: The Descent into War.
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Africa's Most Unsolved CasesBy Doye Abassah