Nigerians went to the polls in late February to vote for a new president, as well as representatives to two houses of the federal parliament. The turnout was abysmal. There were over 93 million registered voters. But only a little over 25 million people voted. The Conversation Africa asked political scientist Chikodiri Nwangwu to unpack what happened. Why was Nigeria’s voter … [Read more...] about Nigeria had 93 million registered voters, but only a quarter voted: 5 reasons why
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Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General reviews the Organization’s efforts to resolve conflict issues in the Islamic world and welcomes the Saudi-Iranian agreement to resume diplomatic relations
The Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (www.OIC-oci.org), Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, addressed the opening session of the 49th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which kicked off on Thursday, 16 March 2023, in Nouakchott, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on the theme of … [Read more...] about Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary General reviews the Organization’s efforts to resolve conflict issues in the Islamic world and welcomes the Saudi-Iranian agreement to resume diplomatic relations
Mine action, a key role in ensuring the safety of population in support of peacebuilding
Download logoThe annual meeting of the Mine Action Support Group (MASG) took place on 14 March 2023 in Khartoum. Chaired by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sudan and Head of the United Nations United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), the Ambassador of Italy, as the Global MASG Chair for 2023 and the Secretary General of … [Read more...] about Mine action, a key role in ensuring the safety of population in support of peacebuilding
Black Sea Grain Deal expiration on March 18 puts more than 40 million lives at risk in East Africa, warns the International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Download logoAs the Black Sea Grain Initiative, a UN-brokered agreement to ensure lifesaving grain reaches dozens of countries from Ukraine and the region, nears expiry on March 18, the International Rescue Committee calls for renewal of the UN-brokered deal for 12 months to help stave off hunger in the most food insecure countries. Somalia is on the verge of famine, … [Read more...] about Black Sea Grain Deal expiration on March 18 puts more than 40 million lives at risk in East Africa, warns the International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Bird flu: Nigeria is on major migratory bird routes, new strains keep appearing
Avian influenza is a highly contagious viral infection of birds, commonly called “bird flu”, which has been recurring in Nigeria since 2006. It has resulted in the loss of millions of birds and income for people who rely on the poultry industry. Nigeria is currently grappling with another outbreak which started in 2021. The Conversation Africa asked Clement Meseko, a … [Read more...] about Bird flu: Nigeria is on major migratory bird routes, new strains keep appearing
