Another Off-Cycle Election Season in Nigeria
Nigerians in Edo and Ondo will go to the polls on September 21 and November 16, respectively, to elect state…
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Mali: young people play a pivotal role in rebuilding the country
79.20% of Malians are under 35, out of a population estimated at over 22 million – according to the 5ème…
Is the Tinubu administration fuelling or fighting information disorder?
The rapid spread of information through online/offline platforms has brought unprecedented challenges within and outside Nigeria. Information disorder has become…
This beautiful land: corruption, discrimination and land rights in Sub-Saharan Africa
This report explores the links between discrimination and corruption in the land sector. Land corruption includes all corrupt practices in…
China’s Approach to Influencing Elections and Political Processes to its Strategic Advantage
Potential interference by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in elections is a perennial concern. Seemingly unwilling to recognize how…
Enhancing Post-Boko Haram Transitional Justice Processes in Northeast Nigeria
Transitional justice (TJ) is becoming increasingly relevant for reconciliation, healing, and national cohesion across Africa. In Nigeria, despite a flawed…
Keeping up with the Dlaminis: Perceived inequalities and satisfaction with democracy in Africa
Does perceived inequality shape how satisfied ordinary Africans are with how democracy is functioning in their countries? I use nationally…
New civil society report on Burundi: new anti-corruption strategy lacks implementation and political backing
A recent report authored by the The Anti-corruption and Economic Malpractice Observatory (Observatoire de Lutte contre la Corruption et les…
Youth researchers uncover innovative employment solutions
Youth unemployment is a global challenge and data shows that nearly 40% of youth do not find stable employment despite…
Explaining the experience of political violence in Nigeria
Violence has been part of Nigeria’s politics since before political independence. While there have been attempts to understand why political…