President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria (left) arriving at Waterkloof Airforce Base Airport in Pretoria. He is welcomed by Minister Naledi Pandor.
Katlholo Maifadi/EPA/DIRCO
South Africa and Nigeria have had a turbulent relationship dating back to the early 1990s.
President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed June 12 as Nigeria’s official
Democracy Day.
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June 12 is widely regarded as the most important day in Nigeria’s post-independence poltiical history
Members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, a vigilante group battling Boko Haram in north east Nigeria.
Reuters/Akintunde Akinleye
Inefficient policing in Nigeria has forced many communities to rely on vigilante groups for security. Despite using force and violence, many groups even have support from authorities.