The Nobel laureate, whose new novel, “Chronicles From the Land of the Happiest People on Earth,” is his first in nearly 50 years, refuses to back down when he senses that his homeland’s freedom is under threat.
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As Lawlessness Roils Nigeria, Police Chief Vows to Take Back Streets
As protests against police brutality have subsided after a violent crackdown, they have been followed by a wave of looting and vandalism that the police have vowed to end.
A Dozen Protesters in Nigeria Reported Killed by Security Forces
Nigerians are stunned after police and soldiers opened fire on protesters against police brutality. The largely peaceful demonstrations have grown into a challenge for the government.
Nigerians Demand End to Police Squad Known for Brutalizing the Young
The government said it would bow to the demands of Nigerians protesting police abuses, but skeptical protesters vowed to keep the pressure on.
Nigeria Responds to First Coronavirus Case in Sub-Saharan Africa
The illness was diagnosed in an Italian who landed in Lagos, the country’s largest city and one of the continent’s biggest metropolises. Nigeria acted quickly, but there are fears that the virus could sweep the region.
For Her Debut, Abi Daré Confronts ‘Dreams and Intelligence That We Kill’
Writing “The Girl With the Louding Voice,” about a 14-year-old employed as a housemaid, challenged how the novelist viewed a common practice in her native Nigeria.
Nigeria Cracks Down on a Critic, and a New Jersey Town Pushes Back
When the Nigerian government went after a prominent detractor in the midst of a broad crackdown on free speech, it didn’t expect to stir resistance 5,000 miles away.
Wheels Up on More Flights to the African Continent
New nonstop flights are dramatically cutting travel time and linking more African cities to the Eastern Seaboard of the United States.
Weeknight Dinner Around the World
We asked 18 families to show us what they have for dinner on a typical weeknight.
Buildings Razed With Little Warning After Nigeria School Collapse
Workers began dismantling dozens of unstable structures on Lagos Island. But many buildings were occupied, and scores of people have been displaced.