Lindsey Hilsum
Migrants or refugees: what’s the right word?
After I reported on scenes of desperation at the Greece/Macedonia border, there was nearly as much outrage about the use of language as the plight of the people.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea end war
Ethiopia and Eritrea have officially ended their “state of war”, declaring a new era of friendship and peace. Leaders from both countries embraced on the tarmac of Asmara airport and agreed to resume trade, economic and diplomatic relations. A border war at Badme broke out between the two countries in 1998, leaving some 80,000 people…
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2 mins
Could Mugabe go to South Africa?
Speculation is rife that Mr Mugabe might go to live in South Africa where there have also been protests against him today. Inigo Gilmore discusses the situation from Johannesberg.
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5 mins
Singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo is ‘Africa’s premier diva’
She’s a singer-songwriter with three Grammys to her name and an activist with an impeccable pedigree. Matt Frei speaks to Angelique Kidjo – ‘Africa’s premier diva’.
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4 mins
Kenya’s opposition leader calls for a ‘resistance movement’ to refuse re-run of election
Kenya could be heading for political chaos tonight after the Opposition leader called for a ‘resistance movement’ to refuse to vote just hours ahead of tomorrow’s re-run of the Presidential election. Earlier, its Supreme Court had said it couldn’t rule on a petition to delay the election process because not enough judges turned up. Human…
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3 mins
At least 24 killed in post-election Kenya
At least 24 people have been killed in post-election violence in Kenya – the opposition claim that number is much higher.
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7 mins
Nigeria: a disaster being revealed
It is the richest and most populous country in Africa, but parts of Nigeria are lurching towards a man-made famine. As the Nigerian army drives out the Islamists of Boko Haram from the north-east of the country, it is uncovering the scale of destruction they have left behind.
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3 mins
Nigeria: Unicef interview
Interview with Maureen Gallagher, a senior nutrition adviser for Unicef on the ground here in Northern Nigeria.
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Lindsey Hilsum
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Lindsey Hilsum
Rwandan spy chief General Karenzi granted bail
Rwanda’s intelligence chief has been granted bail by a London court – after he refused consent to his extradition to Spain over alleged war crimes.
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Lindsey Hilsum
UK arrests one of Rwanda’s most senior military officers
The detention of General Emmanuel Karake Karenzi will strain relationships between Rwanda and the UK. He is expected to go before a court on Thursday.
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Lindsey Hilsum
‘Marlboro Man’ Belmokhtar killed – but the jihadi threat is growing
The killing near Benghazi of Mokhtar Belmokhtar, al-Qaeda’s top man in north Africa, is unlikely to quell the rising jihadi movement in Libya and the surrounding region.
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Lindsey Hilsum
Risks and lies on the road to Europe
The African migrants I met in the Misrata detention centre have a lot in common with journalists and politicians – just look at their attitude to risk and their relationship with the truth.
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Lindsey Hilsum
Do you blame the migrant men in Misrata?
In the hierachy of sympathy, young African men come right at the bottom. Migrant children or women might be victims, but men? They can look after themselves.
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Lindsey Hilsum
Burundi: memories of a coup as a young journalist
As the steps were about to be wheeled away, I ran across the tarmac and just made the plane. I might be 10 days late but I would get my story out after all.
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Lindsey Hilsum
Ignoring Boko Haram could be Nigeria’s greatest mistake
Goodluck Jonathan has acted as if Boko Haram is a minor irritant rather than an existential threat. It may be his greatest misjudgment.