Nigerian artists use art to promote peace

The artists, operating under the banner of artists for social change, in Nigeria's Cross River State are putting together a giant painting highlighting growing insecurity in the country.

Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni reportedly in the lead after 40 percent count of the vote is counted in Uganda’s presidential elections but some from his cabinet and NRM party have lost their seats in parliament.

A BBC investigation has revealed that only eight African countries have adequate death registry systems. The project was jointly undertaken with the UN Economic and Social Commission for Africa.

(Picture: Artists in Calabar in Nigeria painting a giant canvas to promote peace. Credit: Photo by Patrick Ofum)