May 29 Watch 2:27 Nigeria’s new President Buhari vows fight against Boko Haram at inauguration By PBS NewsHour Nigerians celebrated the historic inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari, as their nation’s first democratic transfer of power was finalized. Buhari, a former military dictator, vowed to take charge of the fight against Boko Haram militants. Meanwhile, the U.S. is reportedly… Continue watching
May 14 Watch 5:34 Cameroonian forces hunt for Boko Haram militants on the move By PBS NewsHour Nigerian government forces reportedly have been making progress in their campaign against Boko Haram. But neighboring Cameroon has seen has seen an increase in members of the Islamic militant group as the extremists flee from Nigeria. Lindsey Hilsum of Independent… Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 5:09 Can Nigeria’s new president advance the search for the missing schoolgirls? By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Apr 14 Watch 2:55 Girls kidnapped by Boko Haram inspire protest and tribute one year later By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Apr 09 Black immigrant population in U.S. expected to triple by 2060, study finds By Laura Santhanam The number of black immigrants living in the United States has nearly quadrupled since 1980 and is expected to continue to grow, according to a new report released today from the Pew Research Center. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 4:08 Why Nigeria voted for new leadership By PBS NewsHour Nigeria elected Muhammadu Buhari as their next president, unseating incumbent Goodluck Jonathan. What does the new leader bring to Africa’s richest and most populous nation? Jeffrey Brown talks to Nii Akuetteh of the African Immigrant Caucus about the nation’s fight… Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch 1:53 Nigerians vote out a sitting government for the first time By PBS NewsHour Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat to Muhammadu Buhari, who won the election by at least 2 million votes. Buhari came to power in a military coup 30 years ago, but says he is now an advocate of democracy and… Continue watching
Mar 31 Muhammadu Buhari unseats Goodluck Jonathan as Nigeria’s next president By Laura Santhanam Former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari defeated incumbent Goodluck Jonathan to become Nigeria's next president. Continue reading
Mar 30 Watch 3:33 Nigerians worry about post-election violence while awaiting outcome of a very close race By PBS NewsHour Continue watching
Mar 30 U.S. official ‘hopeful’ Nigerian elections will remain violence-free By Larisa Epatko Nigerians stood in long lines to vote for their next president over the weekend, and on Monday were still awaiting results that were too close to call. “We’re all waiting with baited breath,” U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African… Continue reading