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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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January 28, 2013
Sub-Saharan Africa
Catholics Suspend National Activity In the Christian Association of Nigeria
The Roman Catholic Church has suspended its participation in meetings at the national level of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The Catholic bishops stated that “CAN is being dragged into …
April 21, 2017
Nigeria
High Ranking Nigerian Officials Linked to Mysterious $43 Million
On April 12, Nigeria’s principal anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), announced that it had found $43.4 million stashed in a vacant apartment in Lagos. The cas…
March 10, 2015
Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigerian First Lady on the Campaign Trail
First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan has a big personality and is a powerful political figure. She holds multiple Nigerian university degrees. She has been the permanent secretary in the Bayelsa state g…
August 24, 2011
Nigeria
Nigeria: The 2011 Elections, Justice Salami, and Judicial Review
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (L) on July 9, 2011. (Benedicte Desrus/Courtesy Reuters) Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan’s recent support of the National Judicial Council’s firing of the p…
May 18, 2011
Nigeria
Nigeria: Investigations Into Voting and Violence
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Attahiru Jega (R) collates electoral figures with a top official of the commission before the announcement of the presidential election resul…
