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Nigeria: Reappearance of the President Has Worsened the Political Paralysis – and the Splits in the PDP Government
On 3 March, the state governors decided to block a vote that could have set in motion President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s enforced resignation on medical grounds. This has won his supporters in Abuja more time but does nothing to resolve the crisis caused by the power vacuum at the centre of government.
Kenya: New Bill to Improve State Witness Protection, If Passed
Kenyans affected by the violence that erupted after the country’s disputed presidential elections in 2007 may soon be able to speak out without fear. A new bill will offer better protection to state witnesses.