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August 15, 2023 Add to library
Niger Coup: ECOWAS Rolls Out More Measures to Restore Democracy in Niger
In a previous edition, we discussed the latest military takeover in West Africa. It’s more than two weeks since the military led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani seized power from Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held hostage since the power grab. This action has been widely condemned by the international community, with sanctions imposed on the country by the regional bloc, the United States and France, among others. In this article, we looked at the sanctions that have been imposed on Niger since the coup.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2023 Add to library
Current State of Food Security in Africa
This article analyzes the state of food security and nutrition in Africa. It also looks at the progress made towards the global nutrition targets.
Read MoreJune 21, 2023 Add to library
Reviewing Buhari’s Administration Cash Transfer Policy
President Muhammadu Buhari established a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme as part of the broad 2016 Social Intervention Scheme, part of a key campaign promise to reduce poverty through robust social intervention. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs emphasized the success of the CCT stating in a press brief, that since 2015, over 1 million households (7 million persons) have benefited. However, looking at the overall data, the number of Nigerians in poverty has increased, from 40.1 percent in 2015 to 45 percent in 2023. This data suggests poor households are no better off now compared to 2015. In this article, we discuss some issues and challenges for this.
Read MoreJune 5, 2023 Add to library
Tigray Truce Has Not Calmed Situation in Ethiopia
Since November 2020, when armed conflict broke out, Tigrayans in Western Tigray have been subjected to torture, arbitrary detention, and forced deportation by local authorities and Amhara forces in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region. This is part of an ethnic cleansing campaign by the group to forcibly expel Tigrayans from the zone. While measures by the Ethiopian government have proven to be ineffective and less transparent. This article highlights key recommendations that could help calm the situation in Western Tigray.
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