Nigeria: violence, corruption and power struggles




The Frontline Club show

Summary: Following the most recent violent outbreaks around Jos join us at the Frontline Club to discuss the wider issues that have lead to these attacks. As well as discussing the latest developments around the violence in March and events that followed we will be addressing the political implications of the power struggle that has ensued due to President Umaru Yar'Adua's illness, the role of the international communitee and the accuaracy of the UK media's reporting of events past and present. With Dr Khataza Gondwe, Christian Solidarity Worldwide Sub Saharan Africa team leader; Michael Peel, former West Africa Correspondent now Legal Correspondent for the Financial Times and author of A Swamp Full of Dollars; Dr Abdul Raufu Mustapha, University Lecturer in African Politics and Kirk-Greene Fellow at St Antony's College, University of Oxford; more tbc. Moderated by Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor for Channel 4 News.