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State police: Between promise and peril

The clamour for state police has grown into one of the most consequential governance debates in Nigeria. Supporters argue, with considerable justification, that policing cannot be effectively managed…

Ex-Liberian President Warns African Leaders: Democracy at Risk When Elected Govts Become Tyrannical

– Fubara, NBA president charge lawyers to defend rule of law, judicial independence Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Former Liberian President George Weah has warned African leaders against…

  • Former Liberian President George Weah warns against democracy erosion through political manipulation
  • Elected governments can undermine democracy by eroding institutions, weakening judiciary
  • Weah advocates 'brain circulation' to retain African professionals' expertise

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