Most of the world’s oldest leaders — in their 80s and even one in his 90s — are in Africa, which happens to have the youngest population of any continent.
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Bola Tinubu Elected to Be Nigeria’s Next President
Bola Tinubu, declared the winner on Wednesday in the presidential election, has boasted of making the careers of major politicians. Now he has to deliver for a divided country facing multiple emergencies.
Bola Tinubu Elected to Be Nigeria’s Next President
Bola Tinubu, declared the winner on Wednesday in the presidential election, has boasted of making the careers of major politicians. Now he has to deliver for a divided country facing multiple emergencies.
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.
A Safe Route No More: Nigerians Mourn Victims of Deadly Train Attack
An attack by gunmen on a popular train route connecting Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to a regional hub in the north, has left many with a growing feeling of insecurity.
Africans Say Ukrainian Authorities Hindered Them From Fleeing
Africans and other foreigners in Ukraine say border guards made them endure long waits and even beat them, while letting Ukrainians through quickly. Ukraine denied discriminating.
Nigeria Lifts Twitter Ban
The social media site had been blocked after it deleted a post from President Muhammadu Buhari about secessionist groups that was widely seen as threatening.