Diaspora academics get used to working in resource rich environments with everything they need. How can Africa compete?
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There is more to drawing diaspora academics back to their home countries in Africa than striking up individual relationships. Infrastructure must be fixed and institutional management must improve.
Buhari has a lot to prove after landslide election.
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Nigeria’s new president has set himself the task of cleaning up one of the world’s most corrupt states. What are his chances?
Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in Nigeria emboldens him to play a leading role in African affairs.
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Former presidents Thabo Mbeki and Olusegun Obasanjo led confidently on African affairs because they were elected by comfortable majorities at home and had solid control of their political parties.
Celebrations as Muhammadu Buhari takes office.
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The hope is that Buhari will be honest and efficient — but his post comes with significant baggage.
Millions of Nigeria’s young people are turning to the informal sector.
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Nigeria has been among the fastest growing economies this past decade but only 25% of the country’s population has benefited from this growth, leaving the majority trapped in the informal sector.
Nigeria managed to stem the spread of ebola in Lagos, a densely populated city of 21 million people.
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The fast thinking Nigerian government used a tried and tested tracking system and pooled expertise to contain the ebola virus in three months.
Despite increases in education attainment, the educated youth in sub-Saharan Africa find that there are no jobs suited to their levels of education.
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School enrolment rates in sub-Saharan Africa have increased markedly in recent years, but it is failing its newly educated young by not creating jobs commensurate with their education.
The relationship between Nigeria and South Africa has again been strained following xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
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The relationship between Africa’s two great powers, Nigeria and South Africa, has had its ups and downs, but has been relatively cordial since 1999.
Some of the 700 women freed from Boko Haram.
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Hundreds of women rescued from the Nigerian Islamist group are pregnant after being held in sexual slavery.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala gave voice to sub-Saharan Africa on global monetary institutions.
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The expected departure of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Nigeria’s finance minister will leave Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa without a significant voice in the IMF and World Bank.
African nations can look to Nigeria and Tanzania for recent examples of smart policies that boost the middle class.
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Some countries in Africa have made great strides bolstering the middle class by supporting small businesses, but more needs to be done.
Nigeria’s president elect, Muhammadu Buhari has much to do.
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Back at the helm, Muhammadu Buhari must turn his attention to corruption, unemployment, infrastructure and the economy.
Celebrating Buhari’s win on the streets of Jos.
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In the end, Nigeria managed what once seemed impossible and transferred political power relatively peacefully. What now?
Standing up, being counted.
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The 2015 elections in Nigeria were chaotic, but the country’s voters displayed immense courage in showing up at all. More than 20 people were killed, not in electoral violence between competing parties…
Damage from a Boko Haram bomb in Maiduguiri that claimed 51 lives.
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As Nigeria goes to the polls, the fight against Boko Haram may be reaching a turning point – but in whose favour?
Goodluck Jonathan seeks a second term in office as Nigeria votes on March 28.
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Nigeria heads to the polls on March 28 to choose between incumbent Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari.
Five years after amnesty, how serious are threats from some former militants?
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Islamist group raises real fears over security around national vote, but there are others threatening the peace.
Nigeria’s saviour-in-waiting?
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How did Nigeria’s former military ruler get back to the precipice of power at 72?
The Nigerian army patrols in Chibok, Borno State. There are reports South African mercenaries have joined them.
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South Africans have a reputation for being among the best mercenaries in the world. It’s no wonder Nigeria is turning to them.
The audio message has been attributed to Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau.
It’s propaganda for sure but getting the Nigerian group on board does the caliphate no harm.