Police Reform

Nigeria's government is investigating a fictitious agency that used forged presidential appointment letters to access funds. The 36 states are set to ratify a police reform allowing state-level police forces, and Mauritania faces threats from climate change and overfishing impacting traditional fishing communities.

The Nigerian Senate approved a bill allowing states to create their own police forces, raising concerns about potential power imbalances among governors. Recent events, including a mass school abduction in Nigeria's southwest, have highlighted ongoing security challenges.

The Los Angeles City Council approved a November ballot proposal allowing non-citizens to vote in council and school board elections, alongside measures to increase parks funding and expand police department oversight. The non-citizen voting proposal, supported by Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, faces opposition over costs and eligibility concerns, while the parks funding plan aims to double investment over a decade.

Louisville, Kentucky, adopted police reforms after the Trump-era DOJ halted federal oversight, but officers shot and killed Katelyn Hall amid ongoing issues like discriminatory policing and inadequate use-of-force reviews. Local reform efforts have yielded mixed results, with some initiatives like mental health call redirection implemented slowly.

Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist candidate for governor, previously advocated for 'defunding and abolishing the police' in response to incidents like Jacob Blake's shooting. While she has backtracked on these statements, she did not clarify whether she would pursue such policies as governor. Hong faces a tight primary race against Mandela Barnes and could face Republican Tom Tiffany in the general election.

Hundreds of people protested in Ireland over what they are calling the country's 'George Floyd moment', referring to a significant incident involving police treatment or racial justice. The protests highlight concerns about policing practices and systemic issues in Ireland.