Poverty, Corruption Undermining Democracy In Africa – ECOWAS Envoy

Baba Kamara, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) special envoy on terrorism, says poverty and corruption are the “silent killers” undermining Africa’s democratic growth. Kamara spoke at the 2025 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) democracy dialogue in Accra, Ghana. The dialogue, hosted by ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, brought together policymakers, civil society actors, and democracy…

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Poverty, Poor Transport Fueling Health Crisis In Lagos – Report

A United States-based Nigerian nurse researcher, Omobolanle Agboola, has identified income insecurity, transportation challenges, and social isolation as major drivers of poor health across Nigerian communities. Agboola, a PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota, argued that poverty significantly affects Nigerians’ physical and mental health, stressing that financial insecurity poses immediate risks and contributes to…

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Govt Misplaced Priorities Responsible For Rising Poverty In Nigeria – Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on all levels of government in Nigeria to urgently redirect national focus toward critical areas of development, particularly health, education, and poverty alleviation. Obi made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday via X, warning that the country’s worsening poverty levels were a…

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