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President comes out against polygamy and early marriage in an attempt to shift social norms
Newly elected leader Bazoum appeals for aircraft and intelligence to combat Islamists
Report directly contradicts Paris claim that all dead in January 3 attack were jihadis
Praise from Ibrahim award’s judges for adherence to constitutional two-term limit
Fresh signs of regression in countries, including Niger and Chad, that help the west to fight jihadis
Most of the deployment will be sent to border zones as battle with Islamist militants intensifies
Macron and African leaders bolster campaign against militants after recent setbacks
Deadly attacks increase fear of terrorism and insecurity in the impoverished region
One of the world’s poorest nations at the centre of international efforts to fight jihadis
Thousands trapped in Libya after EU crackdown are fleeing south to escape brutality
French president to highlight costs of Operation Barkhane at G5 Sahel meeting in Paris
Vested interests and other barriers remain, but there is cause for optimism
Oil major says lawsuits over Niger Delta pollution should be heard in African country
Some are sceptical of Europe’s efforts to tackle the causes behind migrants leaving their homelands
The biggest problem is jobs. Robots may beat workers to the punch
The CBN’s move should allow the economy to right itself
There are key factors that can fuel crude beyond $50 or stall the near 80% price rally
Impoverished state becomes staging post for thousands heading for Libyan coast
High Court action by Niger Delta communities may decide if oil spill litigation ‘goes international’
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