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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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December 8, 2023
Climate Change
Ten Most Significant World Events in 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, here are the top ten most notable world events of the year.
December 5, 2022
Nigeria
The Uses of Parody
When conventional tools of resistance have failed or been compromised, humor has been a weapon of last resort for the African subaltern.
March 13, 2018
Authoritarianism
Strongmen Are Weaker Than They Look
Authoritarians are on the rise around the world, but history shows they’re mostly helpless.
November 19, 2020
Nigeria
Nigerian Security Forces and the Dangers of a Violence-First Approach
On October 20, 2020, Nigerians watched in horror on social media as men suspected to be members of the military opened fire on peaceful #EndSARS protesters—a movement responding to a litany of abuses by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).
January 22, 2020
Nigeria
Boko Haram Cuts Electricity to Maiduguri in Northern Nigeria
On January 20, the electric company serving Maiduguri, capital of Borno state, publicly stated that Boko Harm attacks on transmission lines and infrastructure had cut electricity service to the city on January 17, removing Maiduguri from the national grid. The electric company had promised to restore power soon.
