How the Biden Administration can Respond to China's Influence in Africa
In the long term, Washington would be better served by addressing African priorities than by trying to counter China at every turn.
Africa's Largest Nation Backs Trump Despite Black Lives Matter Hostility
While Trump wanted to stop immigrants coming to the U.S. from countries like Nigeria in a "clearly racist" move, his support hasn't gone anywhere, despite Black Lives Matter and the "End SARS" crisis.
Naomi Campbell Calls Out Facebook for Blocking Police Brutality Post
"PEOPLE ARE DYING AND YOU BLOCK IT LIKE SOME FAKE VIRUS STORY!!!" Naomi Campbell wrote after Facebook censored a photo for containing "false information" in a post calling for the end of police brutality in Nigeria.
Beyoncé, Trevor Noah and Other Celebrities Send Their Support to Nigeria
"We have been working on partnerships with youth organizations to support those protesting for change," Beyoncé's statement reads. "We are collaborating with coalitions to provide emergency healthcare, food, and shelter."
Joe Biden Urges Nigeria's President Buhari to End Attacks on Protesters
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is facing widespread calls to resign after several protesters were reportedly shot dead by the Nigerian military in the Lekki district of Lagos.
Protest Erupts at Nigerian Ambassador's House in Maryland Over Killing of Protesters in Lagos
A group of protesters gathered in front of the home of the Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S. on Tuesday after reports of the killing of anti-police brutality demonstrators in Lagos.
Police Station Set on Fire, Several Protesters Reportedly Shot in Nigeria
Widely-circulated footage shows Orile Iganmu Police Station ablaze amid reports of several fatalities as protests in Nigeria escalate.
Mass Prison Break as Over 200 Inmates Escape From Facility in Nigeria
Footage taken from outside the prison complex in Edo, southern Nigeria, shows men clambering over the barbed prison fences as chaos breaks out on the streets below.
Auschwitz Museum Director Asks Nigeria President to Pardon 13-Year-Old Boy
In a letter to Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, museum director Piotr Cywiński said that he can't stay silent after the conviction and sentencing of 13-year-old Omar Farouq's for offensive words said during an argument with a friend.
Rarest Gorilla Subspecies Appears on Camera With Group of Babies
Any new children is an encouraging sign for the Cross River gorilla population living along the border between Nigeria and Cameroon.
Post-Coronavirus, Africa's Manufacturing Moment
The African continent has a unique opportunity to respond to coronavirus.
No, Lis Smith Isn't Behind the Nigerian Pro-Pete Buttigieg Twitter Account
"I just thought it was a bit funny," Chinedu told Newsweek.
Trump's Travel Ban on Nigeria Will Hurt Both Countries
Nigeria was one of the six additional countries added to the president's travel ban on Friday.
Filmmaker Biyi Bandele on Nollywood and the Miracle of Nigeria
"There's a bit of give-the-editors-what-they-want and it's true that literary prizes in the West favor victimhood."
Black China: Africa's First Superpower Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
If it can get its socioeconomic act together, Nigeria may be the next global power—and the first one on the continent.
ISIS Executes Christian Prisoners to Mark Christmas, 'Avenge' Dead Leader
The Islamic State West Africa Province killed 11 hostages and released footage of the executions on December 26.
Nigerian Scam From Maximum Security Prison Pulls in $1 Million
One man carried out a successful Nigerian scam from prison and enjoyed more freedom than most prisoners. Anti-corruption officials have begun an investigation into who is responsible.
Police Remove Lion Guarding House Opposite School
The lion was rescued by authorities after a petition was filed to the Lagos State Ministry of Environment in Nigeria.
Police Rescue 19 Pregnant Women Raped and Forced to Sell Babies
The women, whose ages range from 15 to 28, had been lured to Lagos, Nigeria, with the promise of employment.
Malaria Could Be Eradicated by 2050, Leading Experts Say
Experts described the goal to wipe out the disease in a generation as "ambitious, achievable, and necessary."
AFCON 2019: Where to Watch Quarterfinals, Live Stream, Odds, TV Schedule
Senegal remains the hot favorite to win a first continental trophy, but Algeria has impressed so far in the tournament.
Africa Cup of Nations 2019: Quarterfinals Schedule, Power Rankings
Algeria has become the tournament favorite after winning every game. How far can Madagascar go in its first AFCON?
Can Boycotting Nigeria Poll Bring Biafra Independence?
Biafran secessionist leader Nnamdi Kanu says only a boycott of the upcoming presidential elections can compell Nigeria to peacefully resolve the Biafra independence question.
Secret Service Arrests "Fake" First Lady
Nigerian officials say Amina Mohammed scammed her way into the presidential villa and starting inviting guests.
Nigerian President: I'm Not Dead and Not a Clone
Will the real Muhammadu Buhari please stand up?
Nigeria Uses Trump Video to Justify Shooting Protesters
Dozens of demonstrators were alleged to have been killed in clashes with Nigerian security forces in the past week.
Pirates Storm Ship and Kidnap 12 Crew
The European shipowner announced that the pirates kidnapped 12 of the 19 crew onboard as hostage in the Gulf of Guinea.
ISIS Preparing for Next War With 30,000 Fighters: U.N.
Some militants are still fighting while others are "hiding out in sympathetic communities and urban areas," according to a new U.N. report.
The Search for a Cancer Cure Has Ignored African DNA
Genetic research has nearly excluded an entire continent. A massive effort to remedy that could change the future of cancer treatment—and of science.
Dozens of Soldiers Missing After Boko Haram Attacks
Boko Haram militants have killed 30,000 in Nigeria people since 2009.