David Van Peteghem (°1976) is a freelance investigative journalist. 

He studied philosophy at the University of Antwerp. As a journalist, he closely follows events in West Africa and in particular Nigeria, Benin and Togo. His articles appear in Dewereldmorgen, Vrede and Kifkif.

David Van Peteghem

Basic information

Name
David Van Peteghem
Title
Onderzoeksjournalist
Expertise
West Africa, Nigera, Benin & Togo
Country
Belgium
City
Antwerp
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Supported projects

The Black Gold of Disabled People in Benin

  • Equality
  • Politics

PORTO-NOVO - The social and ecological drama of Nigeria's oil industry is a well-known fact in the West. A story that is directly connected but largely unknown, however, is how neighbouring Benin has become dependent on illegal oil smuggle from Nigeria for its fuel supply. One of the most conspicuous things about the Benin oil smugglers are the disabled smugglers on their strange Vespa tricycles.

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