http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47695748/ns/world_news-africa/#.T87O7tXOy_g
Following the catastrophic crash of an MD-83 aircraft operated by Dana Air in Lagos, Nigeria, which left over 150 people dead, the Nigerian government has suspended Dana Air's license to fly, pending ongoing investigations. Dana Air has stated that the pilot of the aircraft was experienced, with over 7,000 flight hours logged in MD-83 aircraft, and that the aircraft itself had passed safety tests as recently as May 30. In Nigeria, which has huge problems with corruption and mismanagement, air safety remains a very serious concern.
Nigerian news interests me, as Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and struggles to develop amongst corruption, an oil curse, and ethnic tensions.
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