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Politics and Society Young Nigerians rise up to demand a different kind of freedom
For young Nigerian protesters on social media and on the streets, #ENDSARS is as much an expression of a will to modernity as it is a yearning to be treated with dignity.
Politics and Society Nigerian government accused of hiring hoodlums to attack protesters
The Nigerian government, in a coordinated effort, has allegedly paid hoodlums to attack #EndSARS protesters in Lagos, Abuja and other cities in the country. The attacks have seen by protesters as a move to cause confusion and discredit the protests. The hoodlums brought different weapons including knives and axes to disrupt the protests.
Politics and Society ‘President’ Biden would have to take Africa much more seriously
If elected next month, Joe Biden must do more than turn the clock back to pre-Trump days.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe’s restrictions on mobile money transfers are a blow to financial inclusion
Stringent restrictions could stifle innovation among mobile money operators and hinder access to financial services.
Africans rising Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests are a stern warning to the older generation in power
The #EndSARS protests in Nigeria represent a unity of mind among young Nigerians trying to reclaim their country from the older generation.
Politics and Society Police abuses during lockdown reflect deep accountability problems
Why did some police officials blatantly disregard the fundamental liberties protected by South Africa’s constitution?
African identities How young, queer Nigerians use Twitter to shape identity and fight homophobia
Despite same-sex relations being criminal, social media is a space to come out and speak back to homophobia for the Nigerian tweeters in the study.
Politics and Society Why disbanding the notorious anti-robbery squad won’t stop bad policing in Nigeria
The dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad is the first step, but Nigeria needs a complete reform of its police.