In the bustling streets and quiet neighborhoods of Congo-Brazzaville, a pervasive sense of insecurity looms among its citizens. The police force, ideally the bastion of safety and order, is under scrutiny, with many questioning its integrity and effectiveness. This investigation, based on recent survey findings from Afrobarometer’s 9th round, unveils a troubling landscape of law […]
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