Olusegun Obasanjo
Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria (1976-79, 1999-2007), is Chair of the West Africa Commission on Drugs.
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A Half-Century of Endless Drug War
A Half-Century of Endless Drug War
Jun 17, 2021 Helen Clark, et al. welcome the Biden administration’s emphasis on harm reduction rather than repression and punishment.
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West Africa’s Democratic Tipping Point?
West Africa’s Democratic Tipping Point?
Feb 18, 2019 Olusegun Obasanjo, et al. call on the international community to support credible elections in Nigeria, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire.
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West Africa’s Failed War on Drugs
West Africa’s Failed War on Drugs
Sep 24, 2018 Olusegun Obasanjo urges regional leaders to muster the political will to decriminalize the use of narcotics.
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Africa and the G20’s Moment of Truth
Africa and the G20’s Moment of Truth
Sep 5, 2016 Olusegun Obasanjo calls on the leaders meeting in Hangzhou this month to follow through on past development promises.
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Africa and the Jihadist Threat
Africa and the Jihadist Threat
Apr 13, 2016 Olusegun Obasanjo, et al. argue that fighting terrorism requires strengthening states and addressing public discontent.
