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Is ECOWAS a Guardian of Democratic Norms — or Simply a Manager of Political Convenience?

A reflection on coups, controlled transitions, and the quiet erosion of real democratic choice across the region.

EssayFeb 20268–10 min read

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Go Tell It Everywhere — Christmas Belongs First to the Poor

A year-end lesson on truth, dignity, and justice—rooted in the Christmas story and the realities of ordinary people.

EssayDec 202510–12 min read

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Go Tell It Everywhere — Christmas Belongs First to the Poor

A year-end lesson on truth, dignity, and justice.

Dec 202510–12 min read

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Is ECOWAS a Guardian of Democratic Norms — or Simply a Manager of Political Convenience?

A reflection on norms, elections, and regional credibility.

Feb 20268–10 min read

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Civil Service Reform in Liberia Did Not Begin With Harmonization — And It Was Never Designed to Punish Workers

A first-hand account of Liberia’s civil-service reform—its sequencing, institutions, pay spine, and why harmonization came later and felt punitive to many workers.

EssayMar 202610–12 min read