In Nigeria, incidents of violence are due to the zero-sum approach to political competition and the militarization of elections.
Democracy, Development and Governance
Bullets and Ballots: Exploring Insecurities and the 2019 Elections in Nigeria
Several groups have appealed to the government and politicians not to make pronouncements or take actions that may escalate existing…
Not Ready to Run? Youth and Nigeria’s 2019 General Elections
Despite the landmark legislation aimed at increasing the political participation of youth, early indications regarding youth political empowerment are not…
Political Campaigns in the 2019 Election: Economic Debate Takes a Backseat
A review of the campaign documents of the two leading candidates, Muhammadu Buhari’s Next Level and Abubakar Atiku’s Let’s Get…
“Who Debates Epp?”
“Epp” is a slang word used by Nigerian youth meaning “help.” In other words, the title asks: “who have debates…
One Year After: Has the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission Act Failed Zimbabweans?
The situation in the country—marked by high-handed responses to public protest, political unrest, and a worsening economic crisis—continues to pose…
Peacebuilding through Community Health Work in Nairobi’s Informal Settlements
Nairobi’s informal settlements experience a range of violence, including political, ethnic, religious, resource-related, and gender-based violence. The link between peace,…
Biya’s Renewed Presidency, Economic Revival, and the Anglophone Question in Cameroon
Following the presidential poll on October 7, 2018, largely boycotted by the country’s English-speaking regions, Cameroon’s constitutional court declared the long-term…
Bolsonaro’s Victory Is Likely to See Brazil Scale down Africa Interests
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. His first son is…
Resolving the Omo Onile land-related crisis in Lagos, Nigeria
Part of the crisis threatening peace in Africa is the struggle over land and natural resources. This crisis is rooted…