Olusegun Obasanjo

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Olusegun Obasanjo, a former president of Nigeria, is Chair of the West Africa Commission on Drugs and a member of the Global Commission on Drug Policy.

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West Africa’s Democratic Tipping Point?
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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
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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
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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
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Africa and the Jihadist Threat

Apr 13, 2016 Olusegun Obasanjo, et al. argue that fighting terrorism requires strengthening states and addressing public discontent.

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Private Education’s Public Benefits
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Private Education’s Public Benefits

Nov 6, 2012 Olusegun Obasanjo & Sunny Varkey on the rise of private education in Africa.

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