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Nigeria: Police Officers Forced to Buy Their Own Uniforms
The force is failing to equip its ranks with even regulation materials.
Nigeria: Prisoners Forced to Buy Their Freedom
Police forces arbitrarily arrest and extort money from ordinary citizens.
Nigeria: Corruption Fuelling Drug Trade
State agencies accused of failing to fulfil their mandate.
Nigeria: Soldiers Forced To Buy Their Own Uniforms
Corruption and mismanagement leaves army ranks woefully under-resourced.
Nigeria: When Aid Goes Missing
Government agencies accused of diverting supplies meant for the six northeastern states.
Nigeria: Herders and Farmers Clash Over Land
Tensions are rising between Fulani pastoralists and villagers in the country’s southwest.
Sierra Leone: Prison Reforms Bring No Relief
Prisoners still suffer appalling conditions despite legislative changes
Sierra Leone: Pastors Face Abuse Allegations
With little oversight, some religious leaders said to exploit their positions.
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