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Nigerian presidential election

Protestors with the Abuja "Bring Back Our Girls" chapter demonstrate at Unity Fountain in Abuja on January 25, 2015.

A new leader in Nigeria sparks new hope for efforts against Boko Haram

Conflict

April 14 will mark one year since Boko Haram abducted 276 girls from Chibok, in northeastern Nigeria. Now some Nigerians hope their president-elect might be in a better position to take on the extremist threat.

Supporters of Nigerian presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari celebrate his election victory on March 31, 2015. Buhari is the first Nigerian to peacefully oust a sitting president under the country's democratic system.

Goodnight for Goodluck: Nigeria’s president concedes election defeat

Global Politics
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan warned against violence ahead of Saturday's presidential election.

Nigeria’s choices for president: a former military ruler or a corrupt incumbent

Global Politics