Emmanuel Akinwotu
Stories
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Over 250 children still missing in Nigeria after being abducted from Catholic school
More than 250 children are still being held by kidnappers in central Nigeria after they were abducted Friday from a Catholic boarding school.
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Al Qaeda-affiliated militants cripple fuel supplies to Mali's capital
Militants from an Al Qaeda affiliate in land-locked Mali have been attacking fuel convoys for months. The blockade has strangled fuel supplies to the capital city.
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Disputed election result in Cameroon fuels tensions with younger generation
Driving through barricades and burned banks in Douala: Cameroon's disputed election sparks a showdown with its young generation.
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El Fasher falls to RSF as Sudan army loses final Darfur stronghold
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces took control of El Fasher, leaving hundreds of thousands of residents trapped under RSF control and at risk of being killed.
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In Cameroon, the world's oldest leader claims victory -- again
Violence is escalating in Cameroon as Monday's election results confirm 92-year-old President Paul Biya, the world's longest-ruling leader, for another term.
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Sudan's El Fasher nears collapse amid famine and relentless strikes
After 18 months under siege, El Fasher in Sudan's remote Darfur region has become a famine-stricken, bomb-blasted city on the brink of extinction.
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An Adored Grandfather’s Funeral Exposes Painful Realities of a Beloved Country
In a deeply personal postcard from NPR’s Emmanuel Akinwotu, we go the funeral of his venerated grandfather in Nigeria. It was a huge celebration of life, with music and dance. However, the family was confronted with extortion and exploitation at the gravesite. It’s an all too common occurrence, one that amplifies the grief of many Nigerians.
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Military seizes power in Madagascar after massive anti-government protests
The military in Madagascar seized power Tuesday after weeks of protests over corruption, power and water shortages forced the country's president into hiding.
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Madagascar's military takes control after president flees
The military have taken control of Madagascars government, as the President flees the country.
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From Madagascar to Morocco: Gen Z protests shake Africa
Gen Z-led protests in two diverse African countries highlight frustration over years of poor governance. Fueled by social media, these youth movements are demanding accountability.
