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Poor governance report rightly indicts leadership The Punch
Published 5 May 2021
ACCUSTOMED to global ill-repute, Nigerians received the latest ranking of the country as the third worst governed of 104 countries surveyed with a sense of déjà vu. The Chandler Good Governance Index 2021 that ranked Nigeria as the third worst-led jurisdiction, ahead only of Zimbabwe and Venezuela, cited poor leadership, lack of strong institutions and corruption as some of the factors taken into consideration. These, along with insecurity, rights violation and incompetent law enforcement are experienced daily by the population. Reversing them should be a priority for the federal and state governments.
Heritage Explains The President Has Been Killed; The Republic of Chad Hangs In the Balance
It s the story hardly anyone in America is talking about. One of Africa’s longest-serving presidents, Idriss Déby of Chad (who had ruled for 30 years) was recently killed in a battle against rebels advancing towards the capital. His shocking death has thrown the country’s frequently tempestuous politics into further turmoil, even as the rebels remain in the field. On this fascinating episode, we talk about who President Déby was and what his legacy looks like, what s at stake for this troubled region in Africa, and what this means for America and our allies.
Joshua Meservey is the Senior Policy Analyst for Africa and the Middle East at the Heritage Foundation. Chad army officers pay tribute to late Chadian President Idriss Deby Itno during the state funeral in N Djamena on April 23, 2021. ISSOUF SANOGO / AFP / Getty Images
Key Takeaways
One of Africa’s longest-serving presidents, Idriss Déby of Chad, who had ruled for 30 years, was killed Monday in a battle with rebels advancing towards the capital
Chad is a vitally important country in what may be Africa’s and arguably the world’s most volatile region.
Despite its own many problems its forces are among the most capable fighters in the area, and have played an important part battling Islamist terrorism.