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Danish filmmaker Camilla Nielsson attracted rave reviews for her 2014 documentary Democrats, tracking an outspoken lawyer through Zimbabwe’s constitution-making process. She has followed it up with President, which has just opened Encounters, an annual festival in South Africa that features African and international human rights-driven documentaries. The film has been met with glowing reviews. David B.Moore agrees that it’s a good
production. But he also thinks that local audiences will spot a few gaps and problems.
Nigeria is debating the legalisation of marijuana. A state governor is actively campaigning for it, while the country’s House of Representatives is organising a public hearing on the issue. But Sunday Olakunle Idowu urges caution. He points out that the debate should be guided by science – not economics or law. And that the country’s universities should first develop the capacity to do good research on the varieties of marijuana grown in
the region before a decision is taken.
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A still featuring opposition leader Nelson Chamisa from the film President (2021).
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David B. Moore, University of Johannesburg
The award-winning documentary - now on in South Africa - follows opposition leader Nelson Chamisa. But it spends too much time in meetings instead of giving insight into the bigger picture.
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Science should guide the debate about legalising marijuana in Nigeria
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Sunday Olakunle Idowu, University of Ibadan
Legalising marijuana in Nigeria should start with what science is required and what scientific capability the country has.
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