The expectation of free and fair elections was dampened by the perception among some observers of bias by the Independent…
Nigeria’s 2019 General Elections: A Postscript
Democracy, Development and Governance
2019 Presidential Elections in Senegal: Reflections on a West African Model-Democracy and the Challenge of Decolonization
Perhaps the most defining issue of the election was the debate about decolonization, a first in the history of postcolonial…
Ethiopia’s Political Transition at a Crossroads
Authorities should adopt a participatory and transparent approach in demarcating the boundary between Oromia and Addis Ababa, and in renegotiating…
Zimbabwe’s Cyber-Shutdown: A Counterproductive Economic Decision or a Politically Retrogressive Move?
Not only has it recently become more difficult for Zimbabweans to meet their basic needs, but the government has also…
Special Issue: Perspectives on the Postponement of Nigeria’s 2019 Elections
The postponement of Nigeria’s elections, just hours before the commencement of voting on Saturday last week, sent shockwaves across the…
The Challenge of Electoral Management in Nigeria
Why did INEC not anticipate the challenges facing the long-scheduled elections in advance and respond proactively to avoid a last-minute…
The Postponement of the 2019 Nigerian Elections: Implications for Democracy, Peace, and Security
This article explores the implications—for democracy, peace, and security—of the postponement of Nigeria’s 2019 elections, initially set for February 16…
Repeating Past Failures: Nigeria’s Election Umpire and the Legacy of Poll Cancellations
By 2:30 am in the morning of February 16, 2019, less than six hours before the polls were scheduled to…
The Postponement of Nigeria’s 2019 Elections: Is Democracy on Hold?
At about 2:30 am on February 16, 2019, five hours before the polls were due to open, the chairman of…
Special Issue: Nigeria’s 2019 Elections in Perspective
In the run-up to the hotly contested elections, the political atmosphere has been charged by intense party campaigns, sporadic incidents…