Nigeria

Cholera outbreak in Nigeria's northeast kills nearly 100 22.09.2018

The United Nations says at least 97 people have died of cholera in northeastern Nigeria over the past two weeks. As well as the outbreak, the region is grappling with attacks by local militant group Boko Haram.

Africa Link on Air - 21 September 2018 21.09.2018

Death toll rises in Tanzania ferry disaster+++Civil society groups protest in Malawi calling for President Mutharika's resignation+++The rise of prosperity gospel in pentecostal churches in Nigeria +++ In Cameroon, focus turns to campaign kick off ahead of October 7 presidential elections

Nigerian police recover stolen state oil funds 21.09.2018

A Nigerian police investigation has retrieved hundreds of millions of dollars in stolen state oil funds. It came as an Italian court sentenced two men to four years in jail in a case involving Eni and Shell in Nigeria.

Africa Link on Air - 20 September 2018 20.09.2018

Ugandan pop star turned politician Bobi Wine returns home and vows to continue his fight for the freedom of his country+++EU seeks closer North African ties to fight illegal migration+++ Cameroon religious leaders accuse diasporans of fuelling anglophone crisis+++Why do some people in Nigeria still believe in witchcraft?

The 77 Percent: Witchcraft in Nigeria 18.09.2018

Nigerians are said to be among the most religious people in the world — most of them are either Muslims or Christians. But despite being a religious country a large proportion of the people believe in witchcraft. With a population of 182 million, half of them being young people, the trend still continues. Our reporter in the Niger Delta region Nigeria, Muhammad Bello, with more

The 77 Percent: Young people and witchcraft 18.09.2018

On the 77 percent show this week, young people tell us what they think about witchcraft. We also have a report from Nigeria, one of the top ten countries in Africa where a large proportion of the people believe in witchcraft. And Yusra Buwayhid from Zanzibar, an island belonging to Tanzania, is our guest to debate this topic.

Nigerian Pentecostal megachurches a booming business 18.09.2018

Pentecostal churches are wildly popular in Nigeria — and increasingly rich, as they run thriving businesses empires on the side. Critics say they exploit people's faith.

Opinion: Could a cleaner environment create more jobs in Nigeria? 14.09.2018

Nigeria is struggling to create jobs for its 69 million unemployed young people, while facing growing fossil fuel consumption. Analyst Sylvia Nwoko thinks focusing on meeting climate change goals could cut unemployment.

Africa Link on Air - 13 September 2018 13.09.2018

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan laid to rest in Ghana +++ Armed bandits attack village in Nigeria's Zamfara State killing scores +++ Cameroon's government vows presidential election to go ahead

Africa Link on Air - 12 September 2018 12.09.2018

The UN names and shames 38 countries including Rwanda,Cameroon and DR Congo for gross human rights violations +++ EU eyes free trade with Africa +++The plight of Fulani cattle herders in Nigeria

Stephen Temitope David, historian and storyteller 12.09.2018

Fulani herders endure stigma and frustration in Nigeria 12.09.2018

The mockery of pastoralist Fulani over their enthusiasm for cows has made way for the slurs of "terrorists" and "militia" as disputes with others in West Africa lead to bloodshed. In Nigeria they face other problems too.

Africa Link on Air - 11 September 2018 11.09.2018

Igbo leaders in Nigeria meet with the national Security committee over the conflict in plateau region between herdsmen and farmers +++ World hunger on the rise with over 800 million people affected, UN says+++Kenyans grapple with high fuel prices following 16 percent VAT imposed on petroleum products

The 77 Percent: Stereotypes in conflict 11.09.2018

On the 77 percent show this week, we hear from stigmatized and frustrated young Fulani in Nigeria telling their own story. And a discussion on the issue of stereotypes in conflict with Abu-Bakarr Jalloh. Tune in.

The 77 Percent: Fulani telling their own story 11.09.2018

Fulani cattle herders have always faced a lot of challenges, many young people are expected to take care of their animals from a relatively young age. Now many of them are being called terrorists too. Katrin Gänsler went to Jos in Plateau State to find out more.

Creating sustainable 'off the grid' homes in Nigeria 11.09.2018

Energy entrepreneur Sulaiman Yusuf is developing what he calls off the grid homes which offer residents an eco-friendlier alternative to the Nigerian government's power infrastructure by using solar and hydro turbines.