· November, 2010

Stories about Nigeria from November, 2010

Nigeria: De-branding Nigeria

Nigerian blogger Aderinola comments on the suspension of Amos Adamu who was found guilty of trying to sell his vote for the world cup bid: “My concern here is the...

20 November 2010

Nigeria: Remembering an Activist, Fifteen Years After his Execution

In 1995 Ken Saro-Wiwa, a prominent activist and outspoken critic of the oil industry in Nigeria, was executed along with eight of his associates. Saro-Wiwa was a hero for many Nigerians, and his execution inflamed the international community against the notoriously authoritarian regime of Sani Abacha and the practices of Royal Dutch Shell. Fifteen years after his death, bloggers reflect on his legacy.

13 November 2010

Nigeria: Oil War Resumes

Nigeria's oil war resumes: “Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), the main umbrella body of Nigeria’s Niger Delta region militants who rejected the amnesty granted to militants...

10 November 2010

Nigeria: Remembering Ken Saro-Wiwa

Sokari remembers Ken Saro-Wiwa: “Today marks the 15th anniversary of the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa by the Nigerian state under General Sani Abacha on November 10th 1995. I still remember...

10 November 2010

Africa: Women Bloggers discuss war of a different kind

It's been a while. I'm back now and eager to share with you this blog roundup about African women bloggers talking about "war of a different kind." “There is a constant battle in the realm of the spirits,” writes Tehilah. She says, “The choice of soldiers who will fight alongside you is probably one of the most important decisions anyone can make.”

1 November 2010