secession

Kenya’s opposition wants to split up the country – but secession calls seldom succeed

Kenya’s opposition wants to split up the country – but secession calls seldom succeed: Getty Images Kenya’s opposition politicians recently called for secession – which is the withdrawal of territory and sovereignty from part of an existing state to create a new state. Led by Raila Odinga, who received 48.8% of the presidential vote in …

What drives the Indigenous People of Biafra’s relentless efforts for secession

What drives the Indigenous People of Biafra’s relentless efforts for secession: Vuk Valcic/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images In late June, Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, was rearrested. He was first arrested back in October 2015 for treasonable felony as well as disturbing the peace and violations of human rights. He jumped …