New military council leader promises civilian government for Sudan
Khartoum, SudanReuters The new head of Sudan’s military council said on Saturday a civilian government would be formed after consultations with the opposition and promised the transition period would last for a maximum of two years. Protesters, however, kept up the pressure for rapid change following the overthrow of long-ruling autocrat President Omar al-Bashir on […]
Quick facts – 10 facts about Nigeria’s Chibok schoolgirls
Thomson Reuters Foundation When 276 schoolgirls were abducted from a school in Chibok in northeastern Nigeria five years ago by the militant Islamist group Boko Haram, the world was outraged and their kidnapping dominated international headlines. Almost 60 girls managed to escape in the melee following their abduction while others have been released in the […]
Nightmares, guilt and awards: five years after the Chibok kidnappings
Abuja, NigeriaThomson Reuters Foundation Five years after being kidnapped by Boko Haram, freed Chibok girls have nightmares about their 100 missing classmates and are burdened by guilt for surviving, while shielding parents of dead friends from the truth about their daughters’ fate. The mass abduction of 276 schoolgirls on 14th April, 2014, from their school […]
British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor says films can help drive change in Africa
LondonThomson Reuters Foundation Films telling the stories of innovators in Africa have the power to transform the way people see the continent and drive social change, Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor said on Friday. Ejiofor’s comments came as he appeared at Britain’s leading conference on social entrepreneurship, the Skoll World Forum, to discuss his latest film, […]