The World Today Nigeria's economy is about to achieve global status Federal Republic of NigeriaPopulation: 140,000,000 (2006 Census), 170,000,000 (2012 estimate), GDP per Capita: $1,725.00, Official language: English, Capital: Abuja, Largest City: Lagos, Area: 923,768 km2, Independence: From UK, 1 October 1960
The World Today Progress and crisis will march hand in hand in Nigeria Federal Republic of NigeriaPopulation: 140,000,000 (2006 Census), 170,000,000 (2012 estimate), GDP per Capita:$1,725.00, Official language: English, Capital: Abuja, Largest City: Lagos, Area: 923,768 km2, Independence: From UK, 1 October 1960
The World Today West Africa has vast marine wealth but it is being depleted by the world's highest levels of illegal fishing Coastal waters Up to half of the total catch in West African waters is caught illegally.In Liberia, over 40 industrial fishing vessels have been investigated for illegal fishing since 2011.In Sierra Leone, 252 incidences of illegal fishing by ten industrial vessels were reported over an 18-month period up to July 2012.Nine out of the ten of these vessels, filmed and photographed by the Environmental Justice Foundation, are accredited to export their catches to Europe.
The World Today Mangos, not mining, are the future of Guinea Green is the colour of Guinea’s coastal region. With good soils and abundant rain, this region is suited for the production of the country’s staple, rice, as are the banks of the Niger and Milo Rivers and the forest region in the southeast.
The World Today Diaspora's remittances are a relative advantage Remittances sent home by Africans working abroad are a better basis for future development than international aid
The World Today José Manuel Ramos-Horta on restoring democracy to Guinea-Bissau After the 2012 military coup in Guinea-Bissau, the Nobel peace laureate and former President of East Timor was appointed UN Special Representative to help restore democracy. He tells Alan Philps how corrupt politicians and generals brought the country to its knees.
The World Today The people have lost their voice Kidnappings and killings have left the Syrian people with no journalists to relay their experiences.
The World Today West African resources By mid-century, Nigeria is likely to be the third most populous country in the world, having overtaken the United States.
The World Today Nigeria's bright young things mean business Diaspora is coming home, and not afraid to speak out on the need for political change
The World Today Politics and a French affair, March 1914 Henriette Caillaux defends her husband’s honour
The World Today Britain's visa rules are a mess Simple for the wealthy, a source of anger and resentment for the rest
The World Today The certainties that underpin the Kingdom need reappraisal From the point of view of a Saudi policy-maker, the country, the region and the world look to be increasingly complex places
The World Today Demystifying the media caricatures of Pussy Riot Masha Gessen, Words will Break Cement: The Passion of Pussy Riot, Granta, £8.70
The World Today The limits of strategic thinking Hew Strachan, The Direction of War: Contemporary Strategy in Historical Perspective. Cambridge University Press, £18.99.Lawrence Freedman, Strategy: A History. Oxford University Press, £26.99
