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1 – 10 of 33Nigeria's police are the most tangible face of daily misgovernance for its citizens. Yet the recent ‘#EndSARS’ protest movement that has gained global attention is not closely…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256934
ISSN: 2633-304X
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IVORY COAST: Opposition's protest path faces hurdles
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES257286
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With a currency crisis deepening, and COVID-19-related restrictions forcing millions deeper into poverty and malnutrition, unease is growing within and outside the ZANU-PF…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253191
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Nigerian dissent crackdown.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249670
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Regional councils are one of the last institutions provided for in the 1996 constitution yet to be realised and are also meant to give life to the ‘special status’ granted last…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254705
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A violent clampdown on the opposition and civil society groups in January and February prompted the US government to renew sanctions, while the UK government has put cooperation…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB242610
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The twin votes were marred by an opposition boycott, allegations of electoral fraud and apparent state-backed violence. With a COVID-19-related state of emergency now in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB252187
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Biya's rare public address follows a recent boycott called for by separatist groups in the predominantly anglophone Northwest and Southwest regions following the sentencing of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246259
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Distracted by a spiralling pandemic and crisis in its political institutions, the incoming US government will struggle to establish new initiatives both in Nigeria and across West…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258821
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According to the constitution, the presidential contest must take place in September-October, but parliamentary elections are not due until 2025. President Ranil Wickremesinghe…