September 2002
French and American Forces Begin Evacuating Foreigners in Ivory Coast - 2002-09-29
French and American forces have started evacuating foreigners from Korhogo, a city controlled by rebels in Ivory Coast. This move comes as government forces prepare…
Nigeria's Assistance in Suppressing the Rebellion in Ivory Coast - 2002-09-26
Nigeria has sent fighter jets to assist the Ivorian government in quelling a rebellion in Bouaké, where rebels have taken control. French forces are evacuating…
Mugabe Will Not Attend African Leaders' Summit
Robert Mugabe is boycotting an African leaders' summit in Nigeria aimed at discussing potential sanctions against Zimbabwe due to his controversial re-election. The Commonwealth has…
Registration Halted for Elections in Nigeria - 2002-09-18
Voter registration for upcoming elections in Nigeria has been suspended in four conflict-prone regions amid allegations of government fraud. This is significant as it affects…
Nigerian Woman Sentenced to Stoning in Her Country Receives Honorary Citizenship of Rome
Safia Hosseini, a Nigerian woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery but later acquitted, has traveled to Italy to receive honorary citizenship…