West-Africa
The Nigerian economy is entering a recession
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and the fall in oil prices, Nigeria officially entered a recession, following a…
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West-Africa
took the Nigerian army to explain itself
The Nigerian military shares its side of the story, more than three weeks after the Lekki toll massacre, in which…
Somalia
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari warns protesters against unrest
The President of Nigeria makes his first public statement on the recent protests against political brutality in the country. Muhammadu…
West-Africa
Nigerian stars mobilize against police violence
The situation remains tense in Nigeria since the bloody breakdown of a peaceful protest on Tuesday. The international community condemns…
Somalia
Amnesty says Nigerian police kill protesters challenging curfew in Lagos
Several protesters were killed by Nigerian security forces in Lagos on Tuesday, Amnesty International said after witnesses reported that gunmen…
West-Africa
Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is fighting for WTO leadership
They are two candidates for the head of the organization: a Korean, Yoo Myung-hee, and a Nigerian, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Portrait…
West-Africa
Nigerian stars call for dismantling of controversial police unit
In Nigeria, singing stars like Wizkid are visiting the debate on police violence as authorities announce reform of the special…
West-Africa
Nigerian police chief reformulates special units
Often challenged by the population and human rights defenders for various abuses of power or brutality, these federal police forces…
West-Africa
Aliko Dangote, Nigerian billionaire, Africa’s first fortune
“Today is the economy” portrays Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, founder and head of the conglomerate that bears his name and…
West-Africa
Nigerian Labor Congress calls for strike
The country’s largest union is stepping up pressure on the government by calling for demonstrations on Monday 28 September to…
