Scuffles broke out between the demonstrators and helmeted security forces equipped armed with batons and shields.
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On February 16th, a day after the announcement of the postponement of Nigeria’s general elections, ‘porting to Canada’ begin trending on Twitter. But what could be the reason behind so many young Nigerians wanting to relocate?
Will the elections be free, fair and peaceful? That’s the big question. With the announcement of the postponement of an already hotly contested poll, Nigerian’s air their views on what to expect on election day.
The deaths occurred in the village of Kofa, some 70 kilometres from the city of Kano
Nearly seven million people or two-thirds of the country face extreme hunger – UN
Just over 84 million voters have been registered this year
His two biggest rivals – Dakar ex-mayor Khalifa Sall and Karim Wade, son of the previous president – were disqualified
President Bouteflika is aiming for a fifth term in the April elections
Nigeria’s rescheduled presidential and parliamentary elections will take place this weekend
Faced with overcrowded classrooms and housing, students in Senegal don’t have it easy. Education is likely to be a key priority for whoever emerges victorious from this Sunday’s presidential election.