This week is the tenth Anniversary of Ken Saro-Wiwa's death. But ten years on the situation in Nigeria is worse than when Saro-Wiwa was alive. As America and Europe diversify oil and gas supplies away from the volatile Persian Gulf, West Africa’s Gulf of Guinea is set to become its counterweight: The Next Gulf.

Now a new book called "The Next Gulf" and co-authored by Andy Rowell from SpinWatch, explores what has happened since Saro-Wiwa’s death. It includes previously never used interview material with the executed writer and recently released Foreign Office documents. The book tracks the scandals that the oil companies have been embroiled in, including collusion with the military, corruption and tax evasion. It argues that oil exploitation is just the latest example of colonial exploitation that dates back to the days of slavery.

A decade later, the region could ignite once more. Post 9/11, the Gulf of Guinea is seen as strategically important to the US and its allies. Washington wants their oil and gas, to be protected by US military might. Pitted against them are the people of the Delta who continue to suffer from dire environmental pollution and human rights abuses. Whereas Saro-Wiwa’s struggle was non-violent, the Delta is now awash with arms. A show-down looks certain.

You can buy this book for £7.00 from SpinWatch with a special discount, instead of the RRP of £8.99