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U.S. First lady Michelle Obama addresses the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In Nigeria, 'it's unanimous' — Michelle Obama for POTUS

July 26, 2016
Global Politics

Today in Lagos, this Nigerian's Twitter feed is full of tweets about America's first lady.

In Nigeria, 'it's unanimous' — Michelle Obama for POTUS
Hauwa Nkaki, mother of one of more than 200 girls abducted in the remote village of Chibok.

In 100 days since the mass abduction of Nigerian schoolgirls, 11 of the girls' parents have died

July 22, 2014
Conflict & Justice
In 100 days since the mass abduction of Nigerian schoolgirls, 11 of the girls' parents have died
The #bringbackourgirls campaign continues to resonate globally.  Students from an all-girls Catholic school in Manila wore masks last month in solidarity with the kidnapped African school girls.

Nigerians still hope for a rescue of their kidnapped girls, even as abductions continue

July 8, 2014
Conflict & Justice
Nigerians still hope for a rescue of their kidnapped girls, even as abductions continue

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