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latest news & developmentsLagos sits at the centre of Africa’s population boom
Nigeria is the continent’s most populist country with around 160-million people, and the UN estimates it could grow to around 400-million by 2050.
Nigeria’s Goodluck Jonathan sworn in with nation divided
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in on Sunday following an election seen as the fairest in two decades.
Calls mount for Aristide to return to Haiti
Jean-Bertrand Aristide was forced out of Haiti, but the suffering wrought by last month’s earthquake has intensified calls for his return.
Haitians who survived destruction face new fear
Haitians who survived last month’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 200 000 now face a fear: rain.
Haiti mourns one month after devastating quake
Haiti on Friday marks the one-month anniversary of the devastating quake that killed more than 210 000 people.