As the president is sworn in for a further four years, the challenges of tackling corruption, poverty and conflict grow ever more intense Nigeria’s president Muhammadu Buhari has been sworn in, the former military dictator taking a new four-year tenure after a keenly contested election in February. When the results were announced, it cleanly split …
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Library of Congress This photo was used in genetics lectures at Germany's State Academy for Race and Health Film director Amma Asante came across an old photograph taken in Nazi Germany of a black schoolgirl by chance. Standing among her white classmates, who stare straight into the camera, she enigmatically glances to the side. Curiosity …
Editorial This president is perpetuating the Northern colour of his presidency. He does not respect the constitutional obligations of appointments reflecting the national character. His first appointments reflects his internal prejudices of Northern domination of Nigeria. Five weeks after President Buhari was inaugurated for a second four-year term, he has appointed 11 new aides as …
Claim that victims could return to Africa ‘wealthy and held in high regard’ sparked outrage Jamie Grierson Home affairs correspondent The Home Office is to rewrite guidance on handling asylum claims for women trafficked into the UK from Nigeria after it emerged the advice claimed victims could return to the African country “wealthy from prostitution” …
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