AU URGES DE-ESCALATION AS FIGHTING DISPLACES OVER 180,000 IN SOUTH SUDAN’S JONGLEI STATE. (PHOTO).

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 AU urges de-escalation as fighting displaces over 180,000 in South Sudan’s Jonglei state The Chairperson of the African Union Commission called for immediate de-escalation and strict adherence to South Sudan’s 2018 peace agreement, as renewed fighting in Jonglei State displaced more than 180,000 people and raised fears of further civilian harm. In a statement, African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he was deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in parts of the country, particularly Jonglei, where escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric have put civilians—including women and children—at heightened risk. South Sudanese authorities estimate the number of displaced in Jonglei at more than 180,000, the United Nations humanitarian agency OCHA said last week. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, de-escalate tensions immediately, and comply fully with the permanent ceasefire and power-sharing arrangements under the agreement, T...

YIAGA AFRICA RELEASED ITS FIRST 2027 ELECTION SURVEY:.(PHOTO).


 Yiaga Africa released its first 2027 election survey:


- 77% of Nigerians intend to vote in 2027.


- 42% fear electoral violence


Intention to vote by zone from highest to lowest:


North- West (67%) 


North East (45%)


South South (29%)


South East (25%)


What will drive voting choices in 2027?


- 21% Security situation


- 21% Quality of Candidates


- 17% Economic Conditions


Trust in INEC:


- 45% of Nigerians have confidence in INEC


Distrust in INEC:


- South-South 50%


 - South East 55%


Youth Paradox:

- Young Nigerians aged 18-35 are less likely to vote than middle aged (36-60) voters.


76% of Nigerians are unaware of recent electoral reforms.


60% of Nigerians view voting as a civic duty not choice.


What will increase turnout in 2027?


- 67% Better Security.


- 43% More Credible Candidates.


35% Improved INEC logistics.


48% young voters view politics as transactional 


68% Elderly voters see elections as responsibility.

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