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Nigeria’s ruling party loses some states after polls

April 27, 2011 by benim

Nigeria’s ruling party has lost control of at least two states in governorship elections, according to results emerging on Wednesday, although it performed strongly in some parts of the mostly-Muslim north. The state governorship races, which began on Tuesday, are … read more »

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Congolese activist wins World Children’s Prize

April 26, 2011 by benim

Congolese children’s rights activist Murhabazi Namegabe on Tuesday was named winner of the $100,000 World Children’s Prize for his efforts to protect children exploited by armed groups in the African country. The award foundation based in Mariefred, Sweden, cited Murhabazi’s … read more »

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Gunfire, ballot box thefts in Nigeria’s state gubernatorial races

April 26, 2011 by benim

Gunfire, ballot box thefts and fleeing poll workers plagued Nigeria’s state gubernatorial races Tuesday, as the oil-rich nation struggled to vote amid violence after the country’s presidential poll earlier this month left at least 500 people dead. The stability of … read more »

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China says aid to Africa not aimed at resources

April 26, 2011 by benim

BEIJING – China slammed suggestions that its burgeoning foreign aid to Africa is driven by its interest in the impoverished continent’s rich natural resources, saying Tuesday that it helps poorer countries out of solidarity. China has made significant sacrifices in … read more »

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Nigeria in last leg of landmark vote

April 26, 2011 by benim

Kano – Nigeria votes for state governors on Tuesday in the last of a series of landmark ballots amid deep concern over violence after presidential polls set off an explosion of deadly riots. The vote comes after April 16 presidential … read more »

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Bomb Explodes in Northern Nigeria

April 23, 2011 by benim

Authorities said there has been an explosion in northern Nigeria where dozens are reported to have been killed this week in post-election violence. Security sources said the blast on Friday evening hit in the city of Kaduna, the capital of … read more »

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A Nigeria Without Oil

April 21, 2011 by benim

Excerpt from Nigeria’s 50th anniversary lecture at the Embassy of Nigeria, Paris. I wish to look back to 1960, and forward to 2060, to share my thoughts about the challenges to, and opportunities for, building a stronger Nigeria through technology. … read more »

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Nigerian Islamic cleric slain in northeast

April 21, 2011 by benim

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – Authorities are blaming members of a radical Muslim sect for the killing of an Islamic cleric in the country’s northeast. Police chief Mike Zuokumor said that when police responded to the scene of the attack Wednesday night … read more »

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Nigeria Gubernatorial Races Hold Key to Presidential Power

April 20, 2011 by benim

Next Tuesday, Nigeria holds elections for state governors. The outcome could determine how effective President Goodluck Jonathan will be over the next four years. Governors are key to presidential power. In a sense, they are as powerful as the president … read more »

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Bodies in streets after Nigeria election riots (Images)

April 19, 2011 by benim

Post-election riots in northern Nigeria have killed at least 50 people in major cities alone, according to a tally from witnesses and rescue workers, but the overall death toll is believed to be much higher. Hundreds have been injured and … read more »

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Nigeria: 101 people injured in post election riots

April 19, 2011 by benim

Roughly 17,000 people fled their homes in eight northern Nigerian states as violence erupted after presidential elections in Africa’s most populous nation, the Nigerian Red Cross said Tuesday. (Watch the Video HERE) The agency reported deaths but could not give … read more »

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Will Goodluck Jonathan Bring Good Luck to Nigeria?

April 18, 2011 by benim

This article was written before the official announcement of Nigeria’s Presidential Election results. At first glance, the likely election of Nigeria’s incumbent President, Goodluck Jonathan, signals more of the same. With only a few votes left to be counted Monday, … read more »

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Nigerian leader officially declared winner of presidential poll amid riots

April 18, 2011 by benim

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s president has been declared the winner of the oil-rich nation’s election amid angry opposition riots. Election chairman Attahiru Jega announced results Monday that showed President Goodluck Jonathan easily beat his nearest rival, former military ruler Muhammadu … read more »

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Riots hit Nigeria’s north after presidential vote

April 18, 2011 by benim

ABUJA, Nigeria – Angry opposition supporters in Nigeria’s Muslim north set fire to homes bearing ruling party banners Monday and heavy gunfire rang out in several towns as election officials released results showing the Christian incumbent had gained an insurmountable … read more »

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Sudan’s Abyei region awash with arms and anger

April 18, 2011 by benim

As Sudan’s leaders struggle to reach a deal on its bitterly contested status ahead of southern independence in July, armed young men roam the streets of Abyei, the flashpoint border town where resentment towards Khartoum runs high. Fresh in the … read more »

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Riots hit Nigeria’s north after presidential vote

April 18, 2011 by benim

ABUJA, Nigeria – Angry opposition supporters in Nigeria’s Muslim north set fire to homes bearing ruling party banners Monday and heavy gunfire rang out in several towns as election officials released results showing the Christian incumbent had gained an insurmountable … read more »

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Opposition protests Nigeria election in north

April 18, 2011 by benim

ABUJA, Nigeria – Angry opposition supporters in Nigeria’s Muslim north set fire to homes bearing ruling party banners Monday and heavy gunfire rang out in several towns as election officials released results showing the Christian incumbent had gained an insurmountable … read more »

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Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan wins 2011 Election with a score of 62%

April 17, 2011 by benim

IndepthNigeria calls the presidential election in favour of President Goodluck Jonathan with a score of 62%. With the result so far released by the Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan has won the presidential election held … read more »

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Latest Nigerian presidential election results

April 17, 2011 by benim

Below is a table of the latest available results from states around Nigeria from Saturday’s presidential elections. The figures show the number of seats won by the main candidates in each state as announced by the local offices of the … read more »

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Early Nigeria poll results suggest close race

April 16, 2011 by benim

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan looks set for a close race against ex-military ruler Muhammadu Buhari as results trickled in from a largely peaceful presidential election. Early results showed Goodluck Jonathan had done well in much of predominantly Christian southern Nigeria, … read more »

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Ivory Coast party leader: Lay down your arms

April 16, 2011 by benim

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – The leader of strongman Laurent Gbagbo’s party urged die-hard militants to lay down their arms and called for national reconciliation Saturday, even as shooting erupted in a suburb of Abidjan. Pascal Affi N’Guessan read a declaration … read more »

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Nigeria Early Election Results gave Jonathan a comfortable lead in Lagos

April 16, 2011 by benim

Check for Nigeria Election Results Live Updates HERE @ IndepthNigeria Tens of millions of Nigerians voted on Saturday in the most credible presidential election for decades, with very early results from a handful of polling stations showing President Goodluck Jonathan … read more »

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Zenawi in his phantom dream to avert uprising in Ethiopia

April 16, 2011 by benim

This writer was exceedingly delighted by the heroic protest which was so bravely and systematically carried by esteemed fellow Ethiopians in North America and in that noble exercise humiliating the thug emissaries of tyrant Meles Zenawi that came to the … read more »

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Video: Nigeria Choose their President

April 16, 2011 by benim
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Nigeria’s Buhari sees attempts to manipulate vote

April 16, 2011 by benim

Nigeria’s ruling party is desperate for votes and there are already signs of attempts to manipulate Saturday’s presidential election in some areas, main opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari told Reuters. Voters massed at polling stations across Africa’s most populous nation for … read more »

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Burkina Faso traders riot over army looting

April 16, 2011 by benim

Hundreds of traders rioted and set fire to the headquarters of Burkina Faso’s ruling party on Saturday, protesting after mutinous soldiers looted their shops. Merchants ransacked the National Assembly, the trade ministry and other public buildings in the capital of … read more »

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Will Nigerians keep accidental leader Jonathan?

April 16, 2011 by benim

KAYAWA, Nigeria – Voters in Africa’s most populous nation are deciding Saturday whether to keep their accidental president in power, though unease among Nigeria’s Muslims about the Christian leader could force a runoff in this oil-rich country where elections have … read more »

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Nigeria: Ripe for a WikiLeaks revolution?

April 15, 2011 by benim

It is only months since the US diplomatic cables released by whistleblowing website WikiLeaks made headlines around the world with their revelations about Nigeria. Among them, allegations that Nigeria’s government dropped legal action against pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, which is accused … read more »

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Muslim vote powerful in Nigerian presidential poll

April 15, 2011 by benim

KATSINA, Nigeria – The body of late President Umaru Yar’Adua is in an unmarked grave in this northern city, buried in the sandy soil along with many voters’ hopes here that the country’s ruling party would have chosen a Muslim … read more »

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Britain increases Mozambique aid

April 15, 2011 by benim

Britain will increase its foreign aid to Mozambique by 14 percent this year to 80 million pounds, targetting programmes in health, education and good governance, an official said Friday. “We’re giving 330 million pounds over the next four years,” said … read more »

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