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In Nigeria, many stayed up late for the drama, not the content of the US presidential debate

September 27, 2016Global Politics

One Nigerian is surprised by what seems “debate-worthy” in the US presidential election.

French President Francois Mitterrand raises his cap as he goes for a walk in the streets of Chateau-Chinon in 1995.

French politicians have a long history of keeping their serious illnesses secret

September 13, 2016Global Politics

A man works on the engine of his car, as motorists wait for fuel at a gas station in Abuja.

In oil-rich Nigeria, just getting a tank of gas is an all-day endeavor

May 26, 2015Business

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