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2027 ELECTIONS AND UNACCEPTABLE LANGUAGE

Nigeria’s political environment is gradually heating up as preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum. While political competition is an essential component of democracy, the recent…

  • Politicians deliver inflammatory statements ahead of 2027 Nigerian elections
  • Threatening language suggests residents support APC or leave area council
  • National Peace Committee aims to prevent violence and promote issue-based campaigns

Why Government by Coup d’État is Recidivist in Africa: Niger’s Counter-Coup as Coup against Nigériens

The future of liberal democracy in Africa may not be bright because it has the great potential to unnecessarily generate coups d’état. In international relations, coup d’état is illegal but

  • Recidivist coups in Africa due to historical ties with former colonial powers.
  • Lack of introspection by African leaders leads to continuation of coups.
  • Complex interplay of internal dynamics contributes to coup recurrence.

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