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Nigeria @ 50: What about the women?

23 Sep 2010 5 minute read

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Nigeria @ 50: What about the women?

As the African nation celebrates its half-century of independence, Sokari Ekine looks at Nigerian ‘women of...

Africa betrayed

15 Jul 2010 5 minute read

This article is almost 13 years old.

Africa betrayed

International intervention does nothing to help even promises of aid are unfulfilled.

1 Jun 2010 10 minute read

This article is almost 13 years old.

Desperate journey

*Emmanuel Njoya* was kicked out of Britain and straight back to Cameroon – where he lives in hiding, fearing for his family’s...

Dont Agonize, Organize!

27 May 2010 4 minute read

This article is almost 13 years old.

Dont Agonize, Organize!

Africa Liberation Day 2010, celebrated on 25 May, is a time for action as well as reflection.

Shell shut down

20 May 2010 4 minute read

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Shell shut down

Activists shut down a Shell petrol station last weekend - Zoe Cormier reports from the party at the pumps.

30 Apr 2010 3 minute read

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Age of consent

Nigeria must reconsider laws which allow the marrying off of minors with impunity.

Urgency required!

22 Apr 2010 5 minute read

This article is almost 13 years old.

Urgency required!

A new book explores LGBT rights worldwide, at a time of increased threats to the African gay community.

Fuelling the Delta Fires

14 Apr 2010 3 minute read

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Fuelling the Delta Fires

This easy-to-read novel of suspense exposes the reality of Nigerias oil-producing Niger Delta.

Lagos up close and open to interpretation

8 Apr 2010 4 minute read

This article is almost 13 years old.

Lagos up close and open to interpretation

The media spotlight is currently on this megacity, but whats the reality?

1 Apr 2010 4 minute read

This article is almost 13 years old.

We are sorry!

The apology that wasnt from Shell to the Niger Delta highlights all that remains wrong in the troubled region.

Souring the beautiful game

25 Mar 2010 3 minute read

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Souring the beautiful game

Sokari Ekine feels increasingly reluctant to engage with the World Cup, given the cost to the lives of...

A way with words

9 Mar 2010 3 minute read

This article is more than 13 years old.

A way with words

Mobile phones have been used to incite violence and hatred. But they can also be tools for peace, says Sokari Ekine...

8 Feb 2010 4 minute read

This article is more than 13 years old.

New directions

In a difficult period for Nigeria, people power may come into its own.

All is not lost

3 Feb 2010 4 minute read

This article is more than 13 years old.

All is not lost

Despite the prevalence of homophobia in Africa, LGBTI activists have some victories to celebrate.

5 Jan 2010 4 minute read

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Suing Shell

Oil giant being sued for environmental destruction by farmers in the Niger Delta.

Myths and madness

8 Dec 2009 3 minute read

This article is more than 13 years old.

Myths and madness

Suggestions that Africa should reduce its population in order to avert climate disaster are completely wide of the mark. Its...

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