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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
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May 5, 2014
Sub-Saharan Africa
Abubakar Shekau Claims Boko Haram Kidnapped the Nigerian School Girls
In a video sent to Agence France Press, Boko Haram warlord Abubakar Shekau claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of up to three hundred school girls from a boarding school in northeast Nigeria. U…
April 18, 2018
Local and Traditional Leadership
Traditional Rulers Hold Real Power in Nigeria
Emir Muhammed Sanusi is more than a traditional religious leader and he enjoys much greater influence than do Indian maharajas today.
May 31, 2018
Nigeria
Nigeria Sees More High Level Corruption Convictions Under Buhari
Fighting corruption was one of two planks in Muhammadu Buhari’s successful campaign for the presidency in 2015. He has made recovery of stolen Nigerian assets parked abroad a theme of his dialogue with other leaders, including President Donald Trump.
December 12, 2014
Sub-Saharan Africa
Nigerian Religious Leaders Advise Political Candidates
This is a guest post by Emily Mellgard. Emily is a researcher for the Tony Blair Faith Foundation working on their Religion & Geopolitics resource (religionandgeopolitics.org) in London, England, and…
October 10, 2022
Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy
Is Igbo Separatism Dead?
Peter Obi’s ascendance appears to have ripped up the Igbo self-determination playbook.
