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Nigerian Women Protest the Senate’s Rejection of Gender Equality Bills

Tomisin Awosika·March 3, 2022
On 02 March 2022, hundreds of women gathered at the National Assembly in Abuja to protest the rejection of five gender equality bills aiming to promote women's inclusion and representation in Nigerian politics. Read more. Read More...
February/March 2022NewsNigeria

Call for Submissions – Vol. 6, No. 2 The Global Rise of Afrobeats

The Republic·March 2, 2022
Deadline 10 April 2022: The Republic is currently accepting submissions for May-July 2022 in which authors will discuss the global rise of Afrobeats. Read More...
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Ukrainian Authorities Have Been Accused of Preventing Africans From Fleeing Ukraine to Poland

Tomisin Awosika·March 1, 2022
Africans fleeing Ukraine have said they faced racism at the Medyka border between Poland and Ukraine while trying to leave Ukraine. Read more. Read More...
February/March 2022NewsNigeria
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The Dilemma of a Ruling Party The Challenges Ahead of APC’s Quest to Retain Power

Afolabi Adekaiyaoja·February 28, 2022
The biggest challenge to APC holding on to power is not the lumbering opposition, but internal divisions that threaten to destroy the party. Read more. Read More...
Best of 2022February/March 2022Nigeriavol6-no1

‘I’ve Always Struggled With Questions of Authenticity’ Mobólúwajídìde D. Joseph’s First Draft

Mobólúwajídìde Joseph·February 25, 2022
Growing up in Canada, author of ‘Buchi Emecheta’s The Joys Of Motherhood: A Precursor To Contemporary Nigerian Feminist Texts?’, Mobólúwajídìde D. Joseph used to feel inauthentic as a Nigerian writer. Read our interview. Read More...
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What’s Happening in Ukraine?

Tomisin Awosika·February 24, 2022
On Thursday, 24 February 2022, Russian president, Vladimir Putin, launched a 'special military operation' in Ukraine, with Ukrainians reporting explosions heard across Ukraine. Read more Read More...
February/March 2022NewsNigeria

Power vs Ideology The Evolution of Party Politics in Nigeria

Chukwudi Ukonne·February 23, 2022
More than 60 years since independence, little has changed in Nigeria’s political party system when it comes to articulating national objectives for the growth and development of the Nigerian polity. Read more. Read More...
February/March 2022Nigeriavol6-no1

Two Benin Bronzes Have Officially Been Returned to Benin, Edo State

Tomisin Awosika·February 22, 2022
On Saturday, 19 February, two Benin Bronzes—the Okpa (cockerel) and Uhunwun Elao (Oba head)—were returned to the traditional palace of the Oba of Benin, in Edo State, Nigeria. Read more. Read More...
February/March 2022NewsNigeria

The Right to Love The Fallacy of Homophobia in Postcolonial Africa

Promise Frank Ejiofor·February 21, 2022
‘African homophobia’ is a distinct variant of global homophobia because it is based on unique theoretical foundations that blend prejudices imported from non-African (mostly Western and Islamic) contexts. Read more. Read More...
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‘The Pandemic Helped Me Return to Physical Books’ Yemisi Aribisala’s First Draft

Yemisi Aribisala·February 18, 2022
Author of Longthroat Memoirs: Soups, Sex and Nigerian Taste Buds, Yemisi Aribisala, believes there are numerous reasons we enjoy food, beyond ingredients and social conditioning. Read our interview. Read More...
Best of 2022: First DraftFebruary/March 2022First DraftInterviewsNigeria

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The Republic is taking a publishing break from Dec The Republic is taking a publishing break from December 2025 to March 2026, to ‘reset’ ahead of our next growth phase. ⁠ ⁠ We’re taking this time to build Republic 2.0: reworking how we tell stories, upgrading our systems, and preparing for an exciting new growth phase.⁠ ⁠ As we do this, we’d really love to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete our audience survey at the link in bio. Your feedback will help us return smarter and even more attuned to what you want from The Republic.⁠ ⁠ Thank you for reading, supporting, and thinking with us. We can’t wait to share Republic 2.0 with you.
Today, in 1958, Burkina Faso became a republic. #R Today, in 1958, Burkina Faso became a republic. #RPUBLCHistory ⏳⁠ ⁠ 67 years later, its current head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has cast himself as Thomas Sankara’s heir, expelling French forces and promoting cultural sovereignty. His anti-Western stance resonates across a region exhausted by Françafrique and failed counterterrorism. But the reality behind the revolutionary rhetoric, Nicholas Kimbele writes, is complex. Jihadist territory has expanded under his rule, Russia has replaced France militarily, and democratic elections remain blocked. The Alliance of Sahel States he formed with Mali and Niger, lacks ECOWAS’ democratic enforcement mechanisms, instead legitimizing authoritarian consolidation. The central question is: does Traoré’s anti-imperialism represent genuine pan-Africanism, or merely reactionary sentiment that isolates Burkina Faso without offering viable alternatives?⁠ ⁠ Read the full story at the link in bio⁠ _________________________⁠ 📝: Nicholas Kimble⁠ 📷: Photo illustration by Dami Mojid / THE REPUBLIC. Source Ref: ALEXANDER KRYAZHEV for RIA NOVOSTI / WIKIMEDIA.⁠ 🔍: Yusuf Omotayo
Thank you so much to everyone who came out on Satu Thank you so much to everyone who came out on Saturday to celebrate the launch of Little Republic with us. The energy was incredible, and we truly felt the love. The exhibition is now officially open as part of the ongoing Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion Exhibition at the Ecobank Pan African Centre, Lagos. Our booth will be open for viewing Thursdays to Sundays, 11–21 December 2025, with family activities every Sunday from 2pm. Missed the launch? You can still order Little Republic via the link in our bio.
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Our Editor-in-Chief with a message about Little Re Our Editor-in-Chief with a message about Little Republic, our new interactive children’s book series celebrating Africa’s cultural heritage and storytelling traditions. This project is close to our hearts, and we’re thrilled to finally share it with you. Watch and join us as we welcome young readers into a universe shaped by culture, curiosity, and creativity. Little Republic launches at the Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion Exhibition at the Ecobank Pan African Centre, Lagos on 6 December. Register to attend at the link in our bio.
Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the execution of Ahead of the 30th anniversary of the execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni 9, we returned to the city where this story first took shape for the ‘Looking for Ken Saro-Wiwa’ podcast, and joined the Ogoni community at this year’s memorial. Now that the gathering is behind us, The Republic’s Editor-in-Chief, Wale Lawal, reflects on the Ogoni 9, the memorial, and our team’s return to Port Harcourt. We look back on a gathering rooted in remembrance, solidarity, and the work that continues. Do you want to tell evocative and impactful stories like that of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the Ogoni 9? While submissions for our upcoming print issue have closed, we continue to welcome pitches for 2026 on a rolling basis. Selected stories may be published online or included in future print editions. If you have a compelling idea, send it to editors@rpublc.com If you haven’t listened to the podcast, it’s available at the link in our bio.
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