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Sahara Reporters is a Nigerian online news organization that was founded in 2005 by Omoyele Sowore. The organization is known for its investigative journalism and reporting on corruption, human rights abuses, and other social and political issues in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

Sahara Reporters has gained a reputation for its fearless and independent reporting, and has been recognized for its contributions to the fight against corruption and human rights abuses. The organization has also been the subject of controversy and criticism, with some accusing it of being biased and sensationalist in its reporting.

Some of the key issues that Sahara Reporters has reported on include:

  1. Corruption: Sahara Reporters has reported on numerous cases of corruption involving high-ranking government officials, politicians, and business leaders in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.
  2. Human rights abuses: The organization has reported on human rights abuses committed by government security forces, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and arbitrary detention.
  3. Political corruption: Sahara Reporters has reported on political corruption, including vote rigging, electoral fraud, and other forms of political manipulation.
  4. Economic issues: The organization has reported on economic issues such as poverty, inequality, and unemployment, as well as the impact of economic policies on ordinary people.
  5. Environmental issues: Sahara Reporters has reported on environmental issues such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change, and has highlighted the impact of these issues on local communities.

Some of the notable investigations and reports by Sahara Reporters include:

  1. The 2015 report on the alleged corruption and embezzlement of funds by the then-President Goodluck Jonathan's administration.
  2. The 2016 report on the alleged human rights abuses committed by the Nigerian military in the northeastern region of the country.
  3. The 2017 report on the alleged corruption and mismanagement of funds by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
  4. The 2018 report on the alleged human rights abuses committed by the Nigerian police force.

Overall, Sahara Reporters has played an important role in holding those in power accountable and promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.