reporter: muhammadu buhari has also vowed to change the taxes.hey hope he will put nigeria back in the driving seat. >> he will also -- there issues about military -- many nigerians feel they have to -- to rescue us. reporter: goodluck jonathan announced a series of victories against boko haram. too little too late for those displaced since 2009. their hopes now live with the first nigerian ever to oust a president through the ballot box. anchor: the nuclear talks are now in an extra day after going over tuesday's self imposed deadline. problems do still remain and the u.s. has made similar comments. france has said things were moving forward. the israeli prime minister has been resistant to any deal with iran from the beginning. let's listen. netanyahu: now is the time to insist on a better deal, a better deal would roll back iran's nuclear infrastructure and would link the lifting of the restrictions on their nuclear program to a change in iran's behavior. iran must stop its terrorism throughout the world and stop the threats to annihilate isra

muhammadu buhari is a former general. in light of that are you convinced that he is committed to democracy? >> yes, i'm convinced he's committed to democracy, but the institutional framework of democracy has changed. he's in an alliance with a techno accuratic group of allies in the south-west a different situation from 30 years ago. we learn after 30 years. important for nigeria is to rebuild the army the federal state has almost collapsed in terms of security. there's widespread kidnapping. insecurity in the countryside and boko haram. >> lots of references to the army... >> it offers the possibility of rebuilding that. >> the army is les well equipped. i want to address boko haram. you brought up the divisions within nigeria. muhammadu buhari is a muslim from the north. goodluck jonathan is a christian from the south. is there a danger that the divisions within nigeria won't be reconciled and coulde exacerbated. >> the divisions - this election shows that it's possible for muhammadu buhari to carry states that are non-

. >>> opposition candidate muhammadu buhari wins the tightly fought presidential election in nigeria >>> you're watching al jazeera, live from our headquarters in doha. also coming up negotiations on iran's nuclear future continues. iran and russia says a deal can be reached. the armed siege in istanbul - a turkish prosecutor taken hostage and killed during a rescue attempt >>> i'm in india. a new programme that could benefit hundreds of millions. details coming up >>> the opposition leader and former military ruler is to become the next president of nigeria. he defeated incumbent goodluck jonathan in a closely fought contest. in a victory speech she asked nigerians to be peaceful and respectful. >> it was hard fought. emotions were high. they were allowed to get the better of us. this is the time not for confrontation. this is a moment to heed our future. [ clapping ] we do this fast by extending a hand of friendship and consolation across the board. we hope and pray our friends and other parties well >>> power will be handed over. the electoral condition reports muhammadu buhari re

nigerians were supposed when president jonathan called muhammedu buhari. people are like wow, is this really happening the nigeria that we now. it's proud moment for them. they are saying it means that i can wake up in the morning go and vote, cross my ballot. it means it will be counted. that is amazing on a continent where there are so many elections disputed p.m. they hope that they will be an example to the rest of africa. this year, we have some countries going through what could be difficult elections. they hope those countries can learn from them and move forward. >> live from lagos as muhammedu buhari addresses supporters there on the first day since his historic election victory in nigeria's presidential elections. huge challenges remaining though for the incoming president, as we've been talking about. we've got much more on this and all the stories we are covering here on al jazeera in our next half hour. we've got lots more, as well on events in yemen. stay with us. there's more on our website as always aljazeera.com. get the latest on all the

muhammadu buhari muhammadu buhari. . >> we had a chance to speak to muhammadu buhari after the election results were announced. how does it feel to win the election and how do you tackle the problems. >> i like - after i - after a certificate... >> you know you are the winner how does it feel inside? >> yes >>> goodluck jonathan is the first nigeria president to concede elections to a competitor. in his speech. he said a peaceful transfer of power would be his legacy. >> i come into the county for free elections. i kept my word. i have also expanded for nigerians to have a part in the democratic process. that is a legacy i'd like to see and deal. >> ynonne ndedge has more from abuja. >> muhammadu buhari's victory is historic for this country. it's the first time that the untry has seen a transition from one democratic ruler to another. it has been blighted with coups and military dictator ships over many many many years. there is a process to unfold before muhammadu buhari is legally the president. according to nigeria's constitution he must be sworn in at the end of may. there'll be a

muhammadu buhari received 54% of 28 million valid ballots. goodluck jonathan stored a little under 45%. talks on iran's nuclear future continued. diplomats say they are making progress. some key issues need to be resolved. 23 have been killed in yemen after an our strike hit a dairy factor. a week long air offensive is targetting houthi rebels who ousted the president. >> palestine is a member of the international criminal court, part of a move by the palestinians to put more international pressure on israel. joining me now is al jazeera's jonah hull. what do the palestinians hope to achieve by joining the i.c.c.? >> just a few minutes ago i spoke to the palestinian foreign minister existing the building behind me the international criminal court after a procedure during which he was handed a copy of the rome statutes that report palestine becoming a third member state, bringing them a step closer to justice. he accepted that it could take a long time for that to happen. there's a preliminary investigation under way by prosecutors. an investi

the winner of nigeria's presidential election muhammadu buhari is proof the country has embraced democracy. >>> iran talks extended another day. >> i'm optimistic we will make further progress this morning. it does mean the iranians being willing to meet us while there are still issues we need deal with. >>> saying this doesn't help with back pain and osteoarthritis triggers a review. >>> and indiana's governor calls for religious gay rights review reviews. >>> hello. the long wait is over and history has been made in nigeria. after a six week delay, extended voteing and long count, the opposition candidate, muhammadu buhari is the winning candidate defeating goodluck jonathan. it is the first time this happened happened, saying no blood is worth it. >> we believe nigeria's future can be better than what it is today. [ applause ] >> you voted for change and now change has come. [ applause ] >> i now will lead the election. i gained the most votes in this election. it is you nigerians, that have won. the people have shown their love for our nation and their belief in democracy. >> this will

some celebrating the win held to signify muhammadu buhari's promise to sweep out corruption from nigeriad for the 72-year-old president elect are two big challenges how to handle boko haram and effects of a slump in oil prices on africa's biggest economy and muhammadu buhari spoke just a short time ago. >> a long nice has past and the daylight of a new democratic governance has broken across the land. and therefore this is a victory for me for one man and even one party. it is a victory for nigeria and for all nigerians. >> reporter: we will have more on that nigeria's president elect with a live report later in this show. stay with us for that. it's been more than a week since the nigerian military detained two al jazeera journalists in the north and they were embedded with the military before they were detained last tuesday and they have been kept in their hotel since then. al jazeera is demanding their immediate release. now the head of libya's legally installed government in tripoli rejected the decision by his own ministers to sack him. prime minister hasi dismissed after being accu

the lead story, of course, the victory of mohamedd buhari over goodluck jonathan.e. >> born in the usa, but miles away from the american dream. half a million children, u.s. citizens are legally caught between two countries and fighting to survive in lawless areas of mexico. >> it is a dangerous, dangerous area. just driving around this area makes a little nervous because kidnap something right here. it also has the highest murder rates in the entire country. >> a generation of american kids lost in america. i'm ali velshi.

muhammadu buhari says it's difficult to get over. rorlgtreporting from abuja. >> when president elect muhammadu buhari gave his speech in abuja on the siem day chad's army says its forces had killed hundreds of boko haram. normer soldiers who was on the front line fighting boko haram in december of last year, he says the military does not provide soldiers with weapons the military says he failed to follow orders and did not perform military duties. >> i think those are the instruments, those are the weapons that the military are using. if you whichever you means for them they will be huge. >> and there are other problems buhari will have to tackle. more than 50 are charged for mutiny and over a dozen senior soldiers are facing crumtion charges. facing corruption charges. many think buhari's back ground as military will help. >> the tendency to want to use the same iron handedness that existed at that time, to deal with this insurgency, we believe it will be counterproductive. >> reporter: buhari says he will stop by taking efforts to

>> reporter: there are other problems buhari has to tackle. hundreds of soldiers have been sacked more than 50 are facing charges for mute any when fighting boko haram, and at least a dozen senior soldiers are facing corruption charges. many think buhari's background as an army general will help but some worry he's not the right man for the job. >> when he was in office 30 years ago, it was a repressive regime, and we're concerned that in dealing with the boko haram insurgency the threat it represents, the tendency to use the same iron-handedness that existed at that time to deal with the insurgency it will be counter-productive. >> reporter: buhari says he'll take stock of all the efforts to fight insecurity and understand why some are not working before revealing his plan. meanwhile nigeria's affected areas wait for greater safety. >>> al jazeera is taking legal action to declare the detention of two of our staff by the niger nigerian military has illegal. they were embedded with the military when they were arrested for reporting on boko har

buhari.hat kind of leader do you think he'll be,. >> from military dictator in the '80s he's a disciplinarian very disciplined. in the '80s, he killed a lot of corrupt officials. this is why nigerians voted him on monday because corruption has moved right into the very fabric of nigerian culture government and culture. nigerians are fed up. previous administrations maybe political expediency or lack of will could not do enough to turn down the corruption. >> it's a huge task. it's a huge, huge job to rely to do that. people have to be patient to start. what type of people will he put in important appointments, people he appoints to be around him. how important is that? >> yes, he needs to acountry the to appoint the right people. people who are up to the task to do the job for the better of nigeria. >> thank you. we must leave it almost. thank you for coming in. >> thank you. >> germany is assessing the damage after a powerful storm swept across the country killing at least five people. heavy

and that people should accept that muhammadu buhari is the new president elect.sident elect has also been calling for nigerians to now unite. he said that goodluck jonathan has nothing to fear and all of this is designed to you know calm any potential problem over the outcome of this race so thankfully yes very peaceful. >> briefly what is the political significance of muhammadu buhari's ability to win this election? >> well, it's of huge political significance. you know, there is a feeling that in africa you can't unseat an incumbent president. the culture of the president. the potential for election rigging. and what has happened here is historic in the sense that it's the first time in nigeria's independent history, post independent history, that is 1960 that the opposition, the political opposition have been able to unseat a sitting president and a ruling party. so it's incredibly significant because for the first time in nigeria history there has been a peaceful transfer of power from one democrat to another through the ballot box in an election that many ob

goodluck jonathan phoned muhammadu buhari to concede defeat. he urged supporters to accept results of the presidential election. some think there may be uncertainty over whether some in jonathan's ruling party would relinquish power and resist. and there could be a protest could, that be the case in. >> well i don't think that is the case at the minute. the most important thing is the president, goodluck jonathan accepted defeat and called the incoming president to congratulate him. he has defeated all people in his government planning anything outside of that. that having been said we should not forget the fact that one of the ministers in the government before he come before the war, came to embarrass himself by a show of unnecessary childish drama condemning elections in the country. people like that should have been carrying on like that and we should remember that the outgoing government not particularly goodluck jonathan have not signed the paper conceding defeat. they said they may head to court to challenge the outcome of the election.

we report from nine. >> when president elect muhammedu buhari gave his victory acceptance speech, he reiterated one of his top election campaign pledges eliminate boko haram and tackle insecurity. on the same day chad's army said its forces had killed hundred was boko haram fighters. it was a reminder to the incoming approximate the that the group may still be a problem. this man should know, he's a former soldier who was on the front line fighting boko haram in december last year. he says the military did not provide soldiers with weapons. the military say he disobeyed orders and failed to perform his military duties. >> first and foremost, you need to boost the morale of the soldiers because i think those are the instruments those are the weapons that the militaries are using. if you're human resources are -- >> there are other problems muhammedu buhari will have to tackle. >> hundreds was soldiers have been sacked, more than 50 face charges of mutiny when fighting boko haram and a dozen senior soldiers face corruption charges. >> many think muhammedu buhari's background as an army

buhari stayed in the spotlight. he's run for president four times since the country moved to democracy in 1999 with three losses under his belt. this election is very different. boko haram is running rampant in nigeria's primarily muslim northeast, destroying villages and killing thousands, kidnapping many more. goodluck jonathan, a christian who has been criticized for not doing enough about the militant group's growth and seemingly ineffective efforts have allowed much of the region to slip from his control. buhari, a muslim from the north, may be just the man to bring the security back to the region. >> it amount to security. whether i was a former military officer or a politician through and through. with the insecurity of a country that takes priority. >> reporter: he has a military packground and army pining for change. backed by a united opposition and newly formed all progressiving party, many see him as a military answer to a military problem. cnn, atlanta. >>> a prosecutor held hostage at a algeria is a co

in he's victory speech muhammadu buhari vows to build a better country. now the pressure is for buhari to put his words into action. >> nigerian who is were around in the early 1980s remember the days when things were not this orderly. people would push and shove to get on to buses. they say that he brought order when he took over in a military coup in 1983. he demanded compliance. even forcing nigerians to clean up their cities regularly. now that he is back some hope that he'll bring that discipline to his new administration and tackle the many challenges in nigeria. >> we're the grass roods. >> nigeria is one of the world's largest oil producers but many don't have access to electricity electricity. >> we need electricity back, and let us manage our own economy. >> when buhari addressed the nation he called for all nigerians to unite and work together. >> this is a moment that we must begin to heal the wounds as we work towards a better future. [applause] >> we do this first by extending a hand of friendship and reconciliation. >> those who worked with

i spoke to general buhari in ron london four weeks ago. he called himself a reformed democrat and said those things he did were needed then and not now. to show you about goodluck jonathan's chambers we had the spokesperson ruben come to the studio studios. he said the president was watch watching as those results were being announced. when he realized he could no longer overtake general buhari he called his press people and said let us draft a press release because quote this thing is over. so nigerians in a very very happy move today a lot praying for no post election violence. we haven't heard anything. i did hear on the outskids there are four deaths not too far from where we are. on the whole, generally peaceful what nigerians have been praying for and we've been told by a newly elected senator, nigerians will only afford general buhari six months of good will. after that if he hasn't started performing they will get right on his back. >> good to see you. thanks for joining us there. >>> a plane in the french alps last week killed 150

theynigeria's new president muhammadu buhari said he'll eliminate boko haram.ut many wonder if he's the right man for the job. >> his pledge, to eliminate boko haram and tackle insecurity. >> former soldier on the front line fighting boko haram in december of last year. he said that the military did not provide soldiers with weapons. the military say they disobeyed orders and failed to perform his military duties. >> first and foremost, because i think those are the instruments. those are the weapons that the military are using. >> there are other problems buhari will have to tack. >> well, hundreds of soldiers, more than 50 are facing charges of mutiny when fighting for boko haram, and a dozen senior soldiers are facing corruption charges. many think that buhari's background as an army general may help, but some worry that he may not be the right man for the job. >> while he was in office over 30 years ago it was a represstiverepressive regime, and we're concerned that in dealing with the boko haram insurgency the threat that it reps the tendency to want to us

president buhari has vowed to stop them, but many question whether he's the right man for the job. >> when president-elect buhari gave his acceptance speech, he reiterated one of his top promises of eliminateing boko haram and insecurity. on the same day chad forces said it had killed hundreds of boko haram fighters, a reminder that the group may still be a problem. a former soldier who was on the front line fighting boko haram in december of last year. he says that the military did not provide soldiers with weapons. the military said that he disobeyed orders and failed to perform his military duties. >> i think those are the instruments--those are the weapons that the military are using. whatever you can manage to bring to them, they have to use. >> there are other problems that buhari will have to tackle. hundreds of soldiers are indian sacked 50 are facing mutt any when fighting boko haram and others are facing corruption charges. >> mean think that buhara's background in the military will help. >> he was in office 30 years ago. it was a repressive regime, and we're concerned in de

muhammedu buhari defeated the incumbent goodluck jonathan. muhammedu buhari led nigeria after he seized power in a coupe in the 1980's. he is the first candidate to defeat a sitting president in nigeria. we have a look at what lies ahead for the new leader. >> some call muhammedu buhari the incorruptible politician, saying that because of his squeaky clean character he'll do a lot to tackle corruption. it's about the economy and standard of living. this is a commercial hub in nigeria with paved roads that's nice but most places in the country don't have paved roads. that's how the majority of people live, in densely populated areas poverty high unemployment and crime. they want him to do more to improve their lives. people want electricity. you see that power station there, but most people in the country don't have access to electricity, only a privileged few. even then, it's erratic. people rely on generators. they hope he when muhammedu buhari settles in and starts his term, he does a lot to improve the conditions of the poor on the ground

will muhammedu buhari be able to live up to the challenge and deal with the security issue? >> i think at this point, you know it's obvious that nobody truly knows. people have voted him with a degree of faith that his background as a military leader means that he's going to have a better strategy. what i expect to happen within the next month or so or within the next months when he takes over office is there will probably be a complete reshuffling of security, giving a clear indication based on the people that he actually puts to manage this crisis as to whether or not we're looking at the beginning of the end of the insurgency. >> you mentioned his background as a military man. has the military strategy so far succeeded in defeating boko haram? >> it dependency on the time frame you look at. a broader six year time frame when the unurgency started people would argue no. in the last six weeks we've seen a dramatic turnaround with the insurgency with the nigeria military reporting that its reclaimed some of the territories that have been captured by boko haram. of course som

some call muhammadu buhari the incorruptible politician. they are ready to hold him accountable if he fails too follow through on his promises. what kind of legacy he plans to leave his people will depend on how he performance in office. haru mutasa al jazeera lagos. >>> coming up at 11:00 p.m a united states senator under indictment. new jersey democrat bob menendez. we'll have details on the case and the senator's reaction coming up at 11:00 eastern 8:00 p.m. pacific. >>> the main suspect in the murder of a russian option politician claimed his confession was forced. he told officials he was caught beaten and told what to say. he was the only one who confessed of the murder of boris nemtsov. the judge continued his detention but ruled three other suspects were illegally detaped. >>> in context the palestinian authority officially joined the international criminal court. the icc has vowed to investigate both sides. jonah hull reports from the hague. >> the palestinian foreign minister remerged from a welcoming ceremony at the international

we hope and pray our friends and other parties. >> reporter: the pressure on muhammadu buhari to put in actions and nigerians want better standard of living under the new leader and harry reports now from legos. >> reporter: some nigerians call muhammadu buhari the incorruptible politician and saying that because of his seemingly squeaky clean character he will do a lot to tackle corruption and wait and see how he does that and other people it's about the economy and standards of living and a typical scene in legos commercial hub in nigeria and you have paved roads and that is nice but most don't have paved roads and how people live in densely populated areas and lots of poverty and unemployment and crime and want to do more to improve their lives and another key thing is we want electricity and power. you see that power station over there, most people in the country don't have access to electricity. only a privileged few and then it'ser erer erratic and rely on generators and when muhammadu buhari is sworn in the end of may and starts his term he does a lot to improve conditions of

muhammadu buhari says he will be president for all the people.r military ruler who became opposition leader pledged the transition of power from president goodluck jonathan will be peaceful. >> a long night has passed and the daylight of a new democratic governance has broken across the land. therefore this is a victory for me for one man, or even one party and victory for nigeria and all nigerians. >> reporter: in abuja for us and muhammadu buhari supporters still in the glow of victory there. what is happening right now? >> well that is right. we are outside the the campaign headquarters for the campaign he ran for several months and muhammadu buhari is meeting with officials and thousands supporters are on the streets and incredibly happy at this historic occasion. we all know the script and assume we all know the script when it comes to democracy in africa. you hear the people say you cannot remove an incumbent president and cannot remove a second government and can't have a peaceful transition from one democratic leader to another and clearl

celebrations have continued across the country as mahhamadu buhari was declareed the president. he has asked nigerians to remain respectful and peaceful during the transition to power. >> emotions were high. we must allow them--this is the time this is a moment that will. >> al jazeera's yvonne ngdege what is the significance of buhari's victory? >> well, what has happened in nigeria is historic. it's rare. it's unheard of. the opposition winning an election, unseating a sitting president and a ruling party. it's never happened in nigeria since we're seeing the democratic cratic transition of power hand over of power from one democratic ruler to another. through the ballot box in a peaceful way with virtually no incidents of violence. it also hugely significant for africa and a message many analysts are saying for african leaders what nigerian have proved if you want to change your government. if you're dissatisfied with your government's performance. if they have not kept their promises through the ballot box you can remove them. you can change them. it's incredible difficult t

muhammadu buhari is making plans to take over power after he defeated president goodluck jonathan andke a short time ago. >> your vote has changed our nation offenders -- of destiny for the good of everyone and i muhammadu buhari shall be your next president. >> reporter: it is the first time the opposition has ever unseated the incumbent president in democratic elections there. we are in legos with what lies ahead for the leader. >> reporter: some call muhammadu buhari the incorruptible politician and saying that because of his squeaky clean character and they will wait and see how he does that but more personal issues for the person it's about economy and raising the standard of living and this is a scene in the commercial hub in nigeria and we have paved roads and that is nice but most places don't have paved roads and that is how majority live in nigeria in densely populated idea with high unemployment and crime and want him to improve the lives. people say we want electricity and power. we see the power station over there but most people in the country don't have access to electr

muhammadu buhari took order in 1983 when he took over in a military career. he enforced compliance including cleaning up the cities. now he's back some hope he'll bring that to the new administration and tackle these areas. >> we are the grassroots in this country. >> reporter: nigeria is a large oil producer but many do not have access to electricity. >> we don't have power or electricity. we'll manage the own economy. we'll ask the country. >> reporter: when muhammadu buhari addressed the nation he called for all nigerians to unite and work together. >> this is time to heal the wounds and work to a better future? >> we do this first by extending a hand of friendship. those that work with muhammadu buhari say he was tough and less corrupt. >> all political leaders we have taken into detention. there were investigations. those that didn't find anything with or against. something was held in the public square. >> critics say he violated human rights, and favoured those from the north where he comes from. muhammadu buhari admits he was not perfect, saying he is

he lost by at least 2 million votes to challenger muhammadu buhari. jeffrey brown reports. >> brown: supporters of buhari celebrated in the northern city of kaduna, an opposition stronghold, as word of the results spread. >> i am out because i am happy about the change of government. >> brown: later, president jonathan called buhari to congratulate him, making it official. the winner, a muslim and former military ruler, swept the muslim north. crucially, he also scored well in states across southern nigeria, where christians predominate and jonathan had his power base. the outcome stunned the ruling party, and one of its officials even disrupted the electoral commission's proceedings charging, "we have lost confidence in you!" but for buhari's all progressives congress, the results were momentous. >> we are all happy because we are witnessing history in the sense that this is the first time in nigeria that a sitting government would be voted out of power using purely democratic means. >> brown: buhari initially came to power in a military coup 30 year

it's a vote watched to see if muhammadu buhari's party can consolidate the victory. muhammadu buhari defeated goodluck jonathan in the presidential vote two weeks ago people will choose governors and politicians. governor said wield power and influence and have unfettered access and control the purse strings in health education and infrastructure. there's a battle for the control of lagos, statement to have a g.d.p. of $91 billion. higher than 42 countries in africa. and river state with the largest wells in jay nixon. we have the election covered in yolo where the pressure from boko haram is felt. >> it really is an amazing feeling. people here seem excited about the future. finally able to vote in relative peace. bear in mind a lot of people have been displaced by months and months of violence. boko haram would come into the villages, and many were displaced. a lot of people come from a town, three hours from yola, which is a capital. women, children, men, who tell horrifying stories of what they went through, how the villages were razed to the ground. people were

what it brings for them,. >> there are other problems that buhari will have to tackle. hundreds of soldiers have been sacked. more than 50 are facing charges of butte any when fighting boko haram. and a dozen senior soldiers are facing corruption charges. >> many think that the background as an army general may help, but some worry he may not be the right man for the job. >> he was in office over 30 years ago. it was a repressive regime, and we're concerned that in dealing with the boko haram insurgency, the threat that he represents, the tendency to want to use the same iron handedness that he used at that time, we believe will be counterproductive. >> buhari said that ale look at all insecurity and understand why they're not working before he reveals his plans. many wait for greater safety. al jazeera nigeria. >> al jazeera has taken legal action to declare the detention of two of its staff by nigerian military as illegal as unconstitutional. they were embedded with the military when they were arrested for allegedly reporting on boko haram without clearance. they have

mark: what kind of leader will buhari be? people are saying he will be stronger than jonathan when it comes to things like boko haram. buhairri has played on the anticorruption angle. he knew someone -- seen as someone who is keen. and i hope you will be a lot stronger -- and they hope he will be a lot stronger with crim ea and corruption. mark: thanks a lot paul. caroline: let's take a look at another emerging-market. brazil. bloomberg spoke exclusively with the country's president. she says she would do whatever it takes to meet the country's fiscal target. that is only hours after analysts had a budget deficit twice as wide as forecast. let's listen to the conversation. >> the country's budget was submitted with all of its underlying structures for us to section or approve and then we are going to introduce the adjustments to our own government spending. we are not able to solve the problem by cutting down on personnel or payroll, but expenses. we will have to rationalize our government spending. we will have to probably r

if you're human resources are -- >> there are other problems muhammedu buhari will have to tackle. >> hundreds of soldiers have been sacked, more than 50 face charges of mutiny when fighting boko haram and a dozen senior soldiers face corruption charges. >> many think muhammedu buhari's background as an army general will help. some worry he might not be the right man for the job. >> while he was in office 30 years ago, it was a repressive regime, and we're concerned that in dealing with the boko haram insurgency, the tendency to want to use the same iron-handedness that existed at that time to deem with this insurgency we believe will be counter productive. >> muhammedu buhari said he'll start by taking stock of all the efforts to fight insecurity and understand why some are not working before revealing his plan. nigerians in affected areas wait for greater safety. al jazeera, nigeria. >> al jazeera has taken legal action to release it's staff in nigeria. they've been held in a hotel in the northeastern city since last tuesday. >> indonesia announced hundred was foreign fisherman forc

general buhari is formally accepting his landslide victory today. he is a military man and will crush the insurgency that has spread misery across northeastern nigeria. >> i assure you that boko haram

they hope when muhammedu buhari is settled in, he will do conditions to the poor on the ground and not just for a few privileged through. >> talks on ires nuclear future are in extra time. diplomatics say they are making progress, but some key issues still need to be resolved. israel homes the talks fail. >> the concessions offered to iran in lausanne will ensure a bad deal that will endanger israel the middle east and the peace of the world. now is the time for the international community to insist on a better deal, a better deal would signify roll back iran's nuclear infrastructure link the eventual lifting of the restrictions on iran's nuclear program to a change in iran's behavior. >> simon mcgregor wood is in lausanne to tell us how much progress has been made after a initial deadline passed. >> well, there clearly has been interpreting the nuances of all the different statements and briefings that have been given overnight, there has been quite a lot of progress, but on balance, i would say not enough to seal the deal that everyone came here to do. there has been the closing of g

state is the epicentre of the party, the party of goodluck jonathan and the congress of muhammadu buhari because of that wealth talked about. 50 people have been killed. it's been what is causing much of the unrest that we have been seeing here in rivers. >> reporter: an opposition alleges nine were killed when his home was attacked in river state on april the 3rd. >> the people behind this act, there's no other persons than the people's democratic party. all i have done in my life you can see it. can see that i have lost everything >>> vincent believes the attack was planned to stop him and others running in saturday's election. voters will be deciding on 36 state governors, and hundreds of state assembly members. according to nigeria's commission at least 50 people have been killed in attacks. people are afraid of more violence. behind the fighting is a battle for control. it's the richest oil-producing state in the country, producing tens of millions each year to whatever party is in charge. giving the party national clout. people in rivers always voted for the p.d. p since the end of

always voted for the pdp their presidential candidate, goodluck jonathan was chosen ore muhammadu buhari. open six party. >> pdp is only solution, those that they cannot, in river state acknowledge win election. they cannot, therefore they must go all out to makings sure that election does not hold. >> reporter: opposition supporters are already protesting the elections and they are promising more marches if saturday's vote is not free and tear. a curfew on vehicle moomplet owner haws beentraffic isbeing imposed. center where electrical tools are being distributed working with the ruling party to try to make sure that people in this state don't get to vote. we'll have to see how the rest of the day pans out. we intend to move on to various polling stations to see what's going on. >> yvonne ndege there. still more to come. why irish women who had their pelpelvises sown sewn in sawn in half are still waiting for compensation. pensation. >> you have kids here who've killed someone. >> award winning journalist soledad o'brien takes us inside the violent world of kids behind bars... will a ne

was crafted essentially for elite accommodation in the sharing of this rent. >> reporter: muhammadu buharis a patrol um minister has to tackle corruption in oil sector and they say the public is widespread. >> avoid doing contracts with government and avoid private sector contracts altogether and do the private sector so there is going to be a need for the muhammadu buhari government to actually conduct what you call a revamping of the public sector and civil status. >> reporter: it won't be easy changing a culture that has become indemic in most nigerian society. corruption here did not start with president goodluck jonathan and unlikely it will end under muhammadu buhari's watch but say they it will be sacrifice if it were drastically reduced and have high hopes and expectations and the four year term in office will be challenging. they are hoping managers will turn around their fortune. >>> major sand storms hits cities across the gulf and caused problems in due dubai where the busy aport was grounded and schools close and visibility down to as little as 500 meters but almost the length

buhari has a tough road ahead. >> in his hands the president-elect is concerning his victory. on his fourth attempt convert to democracy has one nigeria's presidential election. >> i shall no longer be the ruling party again. we will be the governing party. we may not agree on the method of governing, he is a great nigerian. >> the 73-year-old also commented saying the effort in defeating beluga -- boko haram. the group that has claimed thousands of lives in the southeast. supporters have been celebrating since tuesday night. waving grass brooms, the symbol of the campaign promise to sweep out corruption. >> i have not slept since yesterday. i am out here again with everyone to show how happy we are. >> feelings were more mixed in the southern delta region. the key support base that outgoing president. >> peaceful. peaceful election. >> when he is sworn in next month, it will be the first time in nigeria's history an opposition party has to and a chronically taken control of the country from the ruling party. -- the ele democratically party has taken control of the country fro

muhammadu buhari not the big prize two weeks ago, what is important about the elections now. >> so many things. let me talk about river state. it's the richest oil-producing state, contributing tens of millions to the party coffers of whoever is in charge. this is the heartland of the ruling party, goodluck jonathan's party, a state they cannot lose considering the defeat for president jonathan at the presidential level two weeks ago. 50 weeks have gone in the run up. everyone is watching what happens in real estate because it's fundamental to the ruling party's dominance control nationally. here is a report on the background to the violence and unrest we have seen in this state. >> reporter: vincent, an opposition politician alleges nine were killed when his home was attacked in river state on april the 3rd. >> the people behind this act, there's no other persons than the people's democratic party. all i have done in my life, you can see it. can see that i have lost everything >>> vincent believes the attack was planned to stop him and other opposition candidates running in saturday's

muhammadu buhari received 54% of 28 million valid ballots cast.oodluck jonathan a little under 45%. >>> talks on iran's nuclear future resumed in switzerland. they are making progress but some key issues need to be resolved. 23 people have been killed in yemen after an air strike hit a dairy factor. this video said to show the aftermath. a week-long air offensive is said to tart houthi -- target houthi rebels who ousted the captain. >> there's no let up of refugees streaming out of yemen. the waters between the two countries is less than 40km wide at the nearest point. 50 refugees have been granted asylum. and mohammed adow reports. >> reporter: at a port town boats have arrived. women, children and men from yemen ashed. fleeing the conflict in their country. they are exhausted. they have been at sea in their old and rickety boat for five hours navigating through yemen to djibouti. this man fled with his wife and five children. >> translation: we never wanted to leave. we were forced to leave by the houthis, who came to the town laying siege to it

amy: buhari's democratic victory marks a return to power after 30 years.e headed nigeria for nearly two years after leading a military coup in 1983. buhari oversaw major crackdown on civil liberties that included the jailing of political opponents, among them the legendary nigerian musician fela kuti. but he campaigned against jonathan on the pledge that he has embraced democratic ideals as a changed man. jonathan leaves office amid widespread public anger over his failure to stop the boko haram insurgency, which included the kidnapping of nearly 300 schoolgirls one year ago this month. negotiators in lausanne, switzerland continue to meet over an iran nuclear deal after extending the talks for another day. in washington, white house press secretary josh earnest said enough progress had been made to continue negotiations past the u.s.-imposed tuesday deadline. secretary earnest: it also does not make sense if we are getting serious engagement from the other side to just abruptly end the talks based on this deadline, because the fact is if we are making pro

saturday's poll has been closely watched to see if president elect buhari's party can consolidate its victory. now, a report in the river state, voter frustration has turned into violence. >> nationwide elections to choose new state governors and assembly members did not get off to a good start in nigeria. in har court river state, police opened fire to scare away supporters that were angry no voting materials had been delivered to an election material distribution center. there were reports that several people were killed in other parts of rivers. the police cogfirmed one officer had been hacked to death. in some areas things were more peaceful peaceful. >> this area is quiet and calm. there is no troubles. >> in this area, it's not like that. the areas we know very well such problems will come up. >> but there were other reports of things going wrong elsewhere. >> voting at this polling station has finished. turnout was incredibly low. in one area, an electoral office was burned down and in hundreds of polling stations ballot boxes and other electoral materials were snatched and in

they say muhammadu buhari brought order, he demanded compliance forcing cities to be cleaned up. now he's back, some hope he will tackle the many challenges in nigeria. we are the grassroots. we are sovereign. >> nigeria is one of the world's largest oil producers, but many don't have access to electricity. >> they don't have the power or logistics. they have to manage their own economy. when muhammadu buhari addressed the nation he called for all nigerians to unite and work together. >> this is not the time for confrontation. this is a moment where we need to hear the words, and work to a better future. [ clapping ] >> we do this first by extending a hand of friendship and conciliation, across the country. >> those who worked with him, when he was in uniform say he was tough. a disciplinarian and perceived to be less corrupt than others in the political elite. >> all political leaders were taken into detention, there were investigation, and those who didn't find anything with or against. something was held up in the public square that looked as a nation we cannot fall blow the s

many think buhari's background as an army general will help.rry he might not be the right man for the? >> while he was in office it was a repressive regime. we are concerned that in dealing with the boko haram insurgency this threat that it represents the tendency to want to use the same iron-handedness that existed at that time to deal with this insurgency we believe it will be counterproductive. >> buhari says he will stop by taking stock and understand why some things are not working before revealing his plan. meanwhile, nigerians in affected areas wait for greater safety. abuja, nigeria. >>> al jazeera has taken legal action to declare the detention by the nigerian military as illegal and unconstitutional. they were imbedded when with the military when they were arrested for reporting on boko haram. they have been held in a hotel in maduguri since last tuesday. joining us from paris, head of the africa desk of reporters without borders. all of the paperwork was in order and they were detained. >> it proves to show the great level of distrus

i think those are the weapons. >> there are other problems that buhari will have to tackle. hundreds of soldiers will be charged with mutt any when fighting with boko haram. and there are corruption charges. >> many think that buharie background may help but some think he may not be the man for the job. >> he was the leader 30 years ago, and it was an oppressive regime and there is concern that the tendency to deal with an iron hand will be counterproductive. >> nigeria's affected areas will wait for safety. >> in ghana people throw away tons of plastic every day. but one company has found a way to transform the unwanted packaging. in the first installment of a series looking at creative recycling, a company found a creative way to make something new from something old. >> this is how most people buy drinking water in ghana. these plastic sahays end up littering the street. this company clean the sashays, dry them and then they get creative. it's the social enterprise that is trying to raise awareness of plastic waste on the environment. >> our bags are turned into shopping

through the ballot box. 50 million supported muhammadu buhari. goodluck jonathan wanted a true democratic election to be part of his legacy. crossing to ynonne ndedge she has been following the election and joins us to tell us what challenges the muhammadu buhari is facing and how he says he's planning to take them on. all right, i'm not afraid we have a technical problem with ynonne ndedge in abuja. let's play ynonne ndedge's report. she filed a report from abuja. let's listen. >> reporter: when goodluck jonathan was elected president in 2011, many were convinced he could fix nigeria's problem, he was the former vice president, highly educated with a ph.d. in zoology, but inherited serious challenges like corruption. he promised to deal with them swiftly, but the critics say the problems got worse. >> the area that was worst of all was the area of security. so many people died and it was a government that didn't care. at the end of the tenure corruption became the culture of nigeria. of course the oil sector became awash with corruption. >> week