In his presentation, Mr. Dayo Aiyetan, an accomplished Nigerian investigative journalist, examined the threat posed by corruption to Nigerian democracy and explored the role that new models of watchdog journalism, particularly non-profit centers and other research organizations, can play in reversing this troubling trend.

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Mauritian scholar and democracy activist Dr. Roukaya Kasenally examined the “picture-perfect model” of Mauritius and demonstrated the need to go beyond the numerical indicators that have consistently placed the small island as the best performer in Africa.

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H.E. Mr. Henry Odein Ajumogobia, then-Minister of Foreign Affairs in Nigeria, discussed the consolidation of political processes in his home country. The discussion was moderated by David Smock of the United States Institute of Peace, with welcoming remarks from Congressman Gregory Meeks.

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