Senegal’s protesters should be lauded for defending their country’s democracy, not condemned for fomenting chaos writes Franklin Nossiter.
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Senegal’s protesters should be lauded for defending their country’s democracy, not condemned for fomenting chaos writes Franklin Nossiter.
From President Tinubu’s inauguration speech to Nigeria Air – test your knowledge of recent events in Nigeria.
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Nigeria’s president has read the mood of the country well by focusing on security writes Sallek Yaks Musa, of the University of Northampton
From the end of the petrol subsidy to money paid out for road projects – test your knowledge of what has happened in Nigeria this week.
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The fast-rising genre is spawning a new wave of Afrobeats stars, and adds a spiritual dimension rooted in a century-old African church, writes Doyin Olagunju.
Alleged NASS bribes and doctor strikes – test your knowledge of recent events in Nigeria.
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As Bola Ahmed Tinubu is inaugurated president of Nigeria on the 29th of May, he takes charge of a country with immense challenges, writes Cheta Nwanze.
Presented since 1979, the Venice Architecture Biennale (La Biennale di Venezia) is possibly the most influential architecture exhibition in the world. For the first time, this year’s edition is curated by an African architect, Lesley Lokko. She has ensured that a strong African presence is the central feature of the show. Indeed, the 2023 exhibition is part of an undeniable shift towards a more just representation in global architecture, writes Toma Berlanda
From the outcry of trafficked women in Iraq to a court’s ruling on NBC’s ability to issue fines – test your knowledge of what has happened in Nigeria this week.
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The clash between Burhan and Hemedti was inevitable. In the mediation scramble, nobody can afford to side with Bashir’s Islamists, writes Fathi Osman.
From the outgoing administrations Agenda 2050 to dodgy Indomie – test your knowledge of what has happened in Nigeria this week.
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When a young man walked into a police station in west London in May last year, it began an international investigation which culminated in the imprisonment of respected Nigerian politician, Ike Ekweremadu. He was found guilty of trying to harvest the man’s kidney for his sick daughter. Nkem Ifejika and Katherine Prescott report for Grey Continent.
From the government’s efforts trying to rescue stranded Nigerians in Sudan, to calls for an increase in public sector pay – test your knowledge of what has happened in Nigeria this week.
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As more languages become endangered, Chinedum Art Michael looks at how Nigeria’s indigenous languages could be affected.
From the approval of the first malaria vaccine, to an outbreak of cholera in several states – test your knowledge of what has happened in Nigeria this week.
The quiz is brought to you by Adetomiwa Isiaka, who writes the newsletter, That New News , a wry look at the week’s news stories. She tweets at @bellexsans.