Small steps forward
WHAT went right? Nigeria's military government, reviled in the West for its suppression of democracy and abuse of human rights, has just organised one of the most peaceful and seemingly well-supported elections since the country became independent in 1960.
This article appeared in the International section of the print edition under the headline “Small steps forward”
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