James Barnett appears on Times Radio to discuss Nigeria’s democratic transition and the country’s ongoing security challenges. While democratic governance has expanded since the end of military rule, the proliferation of armed groups has contributed to rising violence and instability. Barnett examines recent warnings from Nigerian authorities that armed groups must disarm or face increased pressure from the state.
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Laboratory technicians work on samples to be tested for the COVID-19 coronavirus at a testing facility in Wuhan, China on August 4, 2021. (Getty Images)