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Navigating the Storm: Violence and Democracy in Nigeria's Political Landscape Ahead of 2027 As Nigeria gears up for its 2027 elections, a palpable tension hangs in the air, reverberating through the streets of a nation rich in culture but strained under the weight of political machinations. The fear of violence looms large, echoing the troubling cycles of electoral conflict seen in 1999, 2019, and most recently, in 2023, when hired thugs, gangs, and political militias turned polling stations into battlegrounds. Scholars and…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the lines are moving for the pygmies, who may soon benefit from positive discrimination. On Thursday, November 26, the National Assembly reviewed a bill on the protection and recognition of indigenous peoples' rights, the first in this country. But this step did not make everyone happy. as…