Nigerian President Umaru Yar'Adua speaks to a rally in 2007. Yar'Adua has not been seen since November when he was flown to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment, prompting many to question who is running Africa's most populous country. Standing behind Yar'Adua is vice president Goodluck Jonathan, who should be in charge. (Sunday Aghaeze/Reuters)

Where in the world is Nigeria's president?

Nigeria hasn't seen its president for more than 50 days, leaving the country without effective leadership.

By Shyamantha Asokan — Special to GlobalPost
Published: January 12, 2010 06:51 ET

Update: Nigeria’s President Umaru Yar'Adua quashed mounting rumors that he had died by giving a brief phone interview early Tuesday to the BBC.

“At the moment I am undergoing treatment, and I am getting better from the treatment. I hope that very soon there will be tremendous progress, which will allow me to get back home," said Yar’Adua.

But the...

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