For the first time in 15 years, Nigeria will be ruled by a civilian government. General Olusegun Obasanjo, a former military ruler, easily defeated his opponent in recent presidential elections. But questions have surfaced regarding the results. Elizabeth Farnsworth and guests discuss. A discussion on Abdulsalam Abubakar's rise to power.
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General Abacha dies in Nigeria. The Nigerian military gets involved in the situation in Sierra Leone. A discussion on Nigeria's repressive military regime . A report on the execution of activist Ken Siro-Wiwa . Browse the NewsHour's coverage of Africa .