PolicyVault.Africa | The Policy Vault Insights and Opinions

August 15, 2023 Add to library

Nigerian Senate Confirms President Tinubu’s Ministerial Nominees

The Senate confirmation is part of the constitutional requirements to certify the competence and capacity of nominees prior to their appointment as ministers. While the process last week is commendable as all nominees were publicly screened, there are several public and policy concerns that shoul...

August 15, 2023 Add to library

Ruto Begins Talks with Opposition to End Incessant Protests in Kenya

After months of political tension and opposition protests over the cost of living, tax increases, and lack of electoral and constitutional reforms, last week Ruto accepted dialogue with the main opposition led by Veteran leader Raila Odinga. Throughout the six months of protest, which began in Ma...

August 15, 2023 Add to library

Niger Coup: ECOWAS Rolls Out More Measures to Restore Democracy in Niger

In a previous edition, we discussed the latest military takeover in West Africa. It’s more than two weeks since the military led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani seized power from Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held hostage since the power grab. This action has been widely condemne...