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As the Arab Spring awaits the outcomes of the elections in Egypt and the unrest in Syria, the world media has once again turned its attention toward Iran’s controversial nuclear ambitions. As the...
Ageing African presidents who try to cling to power by manipulating constitutions and judiciaries risk the same popular rebellions that toppled rulers in last year's Arab Spring, Nigerian Nobel...
Nigerians took to the streets across the country for a fourth day running on Thursday to protest against the government's decision to remove popular fuel subsidies, which more than doubled the...
As Nigerians take to the streets in what has been described as an ‘indefinite strike’ against the controversial removal of the fuel subsidy, many experts have warned that such a move will...
A showdown between Nigeria's government and unions over a more than doubling of motor fuel prices paralysed the country for a third day on Wednesday, making it the longest national strike in...
The University of Johannesburg reiterated that late applications for first year study were closed, after a woman died and at least 20 people were injured in a stampede for places, a bitter showdown...
South Africa's 2011 census started today, with the homeless and babies born after midnight being the first to be counted, opposition leaders and voters in Cameroon have complained of delays at...
The Federal Republic of Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, gained independence from the UK in October 1960. The country's army was a dominant political player until 1999, when civilian rule...