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Nigeria: Statement of Solidarity

Posted on 10/01/2012 by perspectivesonafrica

Cited below is the full text of a statement of solidarity released by 39 Nigerian writers including Chinua Achebe in response to recent terrorist attacks and unrest over fuel duties within Nigeria: Statement of Solidarity with the Nigerian People  We … Continue reading →

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Translation of the inaugural speech of Alassane Ouattara in Ivory Coast

Posted on 26/05/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

The following text is a translation of an extract of the inaugural speech given by Alassane Ouattara in Yamoussoukro at the foundation Félix Houphouët-Boigny on 21st May 2011. The original French text can be found here. Speech of HE Alassane … Continue reading →

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Nigerian elections: 9 April 2011

Posted on 07/03/2011 by perspectivesonafrica

For the fourth time since 1999, the Nigerians will have to choose a new president on 9 April 2011. What are the stakes? After the rigged elections of 2007, this is the fate of the stability of a civilian and … Continue reading →

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