IN THE ANALYSIS

Shrinking spaces: What elections in Benin and Chad could mean for the region
There are still 13 presidential and legislative elections to be held in Africa this year. Of particular interest at the moment are the presidential elections in Benin and Chad, partly because of their implications for Nigeria and the West Africa region. For Chad, the results of its presidential election would have an influence on the fight against radical Islamic insurgency in the Sahel, and for Benin, trade with Nigeria. Elections in Africa have often been marred by violence, malpractice and fraud. However, the story seems to be changing. Since February 2020 to the time of this report, there have been 18 national elections (presidential and legislative) across Africa and there will be another 11 before the end of 2021. Election observers generally lauded the conduct of some elections on the continent; however, some others were met with violence. In Guinea, the aftermath of the controversial presidential election was greeted with violent clashes, resulting in the death of at least 30 people. The Ghananian presidential election also witnessed some level of violence. The Ghana Police Service noted about 60 incidents and a few casualties. Uganda was not left out of the mix. During the build-up to its presidential election, the country ...
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ANALYSIS

Shrinking spaces: What elections in Benin and Chad could mean for the region
There are still 13 presidential and legislative elections to be ...
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The week ahead – Infamous fortnight
Six persons were feared killed, 31 March, at Adani in ...
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The week ahead – March madness
President Muhammadu Buhari, on 18 March, admitted that despite his ...
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The week ahead – Slowly ebbing away
The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a rebate of ...
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Video: What the price of Gala tells us about food inflation
Over the last few years, regular buyers of beef snacks ...
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The week ahead – Living dangerously
The federal government will meet with state governors and the ...
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Small arms, mass atrocities and migration in Nigeria
The proliferation of small arms and light weapons has driven ...
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The week ahead – Lost progress
The governors of Oyo and Ondo states, Seyi Makinde and ...
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Sitrep: What is happening in Niger State?
In the wee hours of yesterday, terrorists abducted more than ...
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Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has gone into the forests ...
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The week ahead – Am I bovvered?
The Federal Ministry of Health has yet to submit a ...
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The week ahead – A house on fire
The Chairman of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area of Taraba state, ...
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Chart of the week: A new source of tension
Last year, the People's Gazette newspaper reported lopsided recruitment into ...
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The week ahead – Choppy waters
Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde, says he's opening discussions with COVID-19 ...
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COVID in Nigeria – The second wave
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) recorded 1,145 new ...
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Despite the dependence on crude oil for economic sustainability, agriculture ...
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The Year Ahead – Light at the end of the tunnel
The year 2020 has been very eventful. It began with ...
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