nigerian president meets obama in the wake of deadly attacks /

Published at 2015-07-20 16:47:00

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A deadly string of suicide bombs b
lasted northeastern Nigeria around the holiest day of the Muslim calendar late last week. At least 65 people died. Most of the suicide bombers were women—some were young girls.nowadays,Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari arrives in Washington, D.
C., and to meet with President Obama.
Buhari was elected last May—Nigerians voted for a regime change after a wave of terrorist attacks and kidnappings at the hands of Boko Haram.
Alexis Okeowo,a freelance
journalist based in Lagos, examines whether Buhari's election has made a incompatibility, or what may come of nowadays's White House assembly.
Nigeria's newly elected President Muhammadu Buhari (R) and vice-president Yemi Osinbajo (L) hold a joint press conference after they receives certificate of election.
(Stringer/Ana
dolu Agency/Getty)
 

Source: wnyc.org