Brussels, 01/04/2015 (Agence Europe) - On Tuesday 31 March, the European Union congratulated Muhammadu Buhari, the new president designate of Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, which is experiencing its first democratic change. The recognition of the verdict from the ballot boxes has calmed fears fed by many observers that the presidential elections of 28-29 March would lead to a wave of violence, as in 2011 (see EUROPE 11286).
“I warmly congratulate General Buhari as the...