Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari in profile
Nigeria’s former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari, 71, is not a quitter. Defeated in the last three elections, he has returned to contest the highest...
Tackling human rights violations in Nigeria
By all standards, human rights violations are considered to be a crime against humanity.
By Naomi Sharang
Human rights activists maintain that ``a right is a...
Oil rush: Can Somalia attract big energy firms?
The price of oil may have fallen off a cliff recently, but that has not deterred energy giants like Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch Shell,...
Wrestling mania grips Senegal’s youths
Thousands of youth are dropping out of school as the dream of fame - and fortune – lures them into a bruising career. Ngagne...
How Ebola broke Sierra Leone’s heart
Football is “like a second religion in Sierra Leone.” That was before the Ebola outbreak put a stop to organized games, casual kick-abouts, and...
