Why Liberians have turned against ‘King George’
When one of Africa’s greatest footballers, George Weah won the Presidential election a year and a half ago, Liberians were ecstatic, believing they had found …
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The Gambia: Justice delayed but not denied
As the Commission investigating alleged rights abuses began its second session of hearings last month, Gambians were confused by the way the process has been …
Ghana: Rhetoric versus reality
Nana Akufo-Addo, Ghana’s President, rode to election victory on a wave of slogans that promised rapid industrialisation and a massive growth in jobs. But two …
Buhari vs Abubakar: Same difference?
Nigeria’s general elections are scheduled for mid-February. As always, the campaigning is reaching fever pitch. While there are many posts to battle for, the big …
West African Round-Up: The pitted road to justice
In his monthly round-up of trends in West Africa, Desmond Davies focuses on the still unresolved issues of crimes against humanity in Liberia and The …
BREAKING NEWS: 15 Senators defect from Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s ruling party
At least 15 Senators from Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) have defected to the opposition and former ruling Peoples Democratic Party, …