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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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April 13, 2012
Sub-Saharan Africa
If Nigeria Is So Rich, Why Are Nigerians So Poor?
Femi Awoyemi, in a lucid and thoughtful article in the April 5 Leadership (Abuja) highlights that more than ninety percent of Nigeria’s population is poor "and exists largely at the mercy of fate." I…
October 16, 2014
Nigeria
Cameroon Kidnap Victims Freed
Paul Biya, the president of Cameroon, announced on October 12 that twenty-seven kidnap victims have been freed and turned over to the Cameroonian authorities. The victims were kidnapped on May 16 and…
April 25, 2016
Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria Security Tracker Weekly Update: April 16-22
Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from April 16, to April 22, 2016. This update also represents violence related to …
May 11, 2015
Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigeria Security Tracker: Weekly Update May 2-May 8
Below is a visualization and description of some of the most significant incidents of political violence in Nigeria from May 2, 2015 to May 8, 2015. This update also represents violence related to B…
December 1, 2014
Sub-Saharan Africa
Kano, Nigeria, Mosque Attack Likely Aimed at Governor, Emir
The November 28 attack on worshippers at Kano’s Central Mosque killed at least 130, according to the Nigerian media. No group has claimed responsibility, though most observers appear to think it was …
