Nigeria: Hopes to keep elections violence-free dwindle
By DW
02 December 2022 |
8:08 am
Fears of violence are surging ahead of Nigeria's 2023 general elections. Widespread insecurity as well as economic and environmental challenges represent a threat to the upcoming polls.
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