Peter Obi was until recently a secondary player in Nigerian politics. By switching parties and appealing to the digitally savvy, he overturned the old order.
Author: Ruth Maclean
In Nigeria’s Presidential Election, A Rare Chance to Turn the Corner
In Nigeria’s presidential election on Saturday, voters were desperate to elect a leader who can unleash their youthful country’s potential and chart a new course after years of dashed hopes.
Ahead of Nigeria’s Election, a Cash Shortage Causes Chaos and Suffering
Nigeria’s government changed the currency design before the presidential election, causing shortages and wreaking social havoc.
Peter Obi Has Energized Nigeria’s Young Voters. Will They Turn Out for Him?
The race is wide open in the presidential election in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and a struggling economic powerhouse. Youth looking to evict the old guard are cheering on Peter Obi, a surprise third-party candidate.
Nigerian Election 2023: What to Know
With the ruling party candidate, Bola Tinubu, in the lead, major opposition parties called for a new election, alleging vote-rigging.
Pope Francis Visits Congo: What to Know
The pope is planning to spend three days in the Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the most populous and most Catholic nations in Africa. While it has extensive natural riches, its people have long been buffeted by conflict and exploitation.
Bus Crash in Senegal Kills at Least 40
The president of the West African country announced three days of national mourning for the victims.
‘There Must Be More Room for Africa,’ Leader of African Union Says
President Macky Sall of Senegal, chairman of the bloc, said in an interview before the U.S.-Africa summit that it’s time for the continent to have more seats in global institutions.
Nigeria Floods Kill Hundreds and Displace Over a Million
The country is experiencing its worst floods in years, largely because of heavy rains caused by climate change.
Military Officers Announce Coup in Burkina Faso
The officers said they had decided to remove the president because of his inability to stem a growing Islamist insurgency in the north and east of the country.