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.
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The deaths occurred in the village of Kofa, some 70 kilometres from the city of Kano
150,000 children have been kept away from school
Okocha is the first high-profile Nigerian footballer to be dragged before a Nigerian court on allegations of failing to pay income tax
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
Organisers are expecting 4,500 industry participants and 100,000 members of the public to turn out for 450 screenings
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.
Cameroon becomes the 28th African State to sign its solemn commitment to join the SAATM