We’ve Just Launched Student Subscriptions! Introducing The Republic for Students
Students can now get unlimited access to The Republic at any time by paying less than $1.99/month. Subscribe now. Read More...
The Blank Slate Fantasy The Promise and Pitfalls of International Charter Cities
International charter cities, a concept of autonomous cities popularized by American economist, Paul Romer, remain purely theoretical. Despite the many proponents of the idea, no charter city has been successfully implemented. Read more. Read More...
‘I Truly Feel Closest to God When I Write.’ Boetumelo Julianne Nyasulu’s First Draft
Author, Boetumelo Julianne Nyasulu, considers writing to be a form of worshi and feels closest to God when she writes. Read more. Read More...
Call for Submissions – Vol. 5, No. 3 Revolutions and Revolutionaries
Deadline 27 June 2021: The Republic is currently accepting submissions for August-October 2021, in which authors will critically discuss revolutionary leaders and movements in world history. Read More...
The Wizard of Kirsten Hall Who Was Herbert Macaulay?
75 years ago, Herbert Macaulay, one of the most iconic Nigerians of all time, died. Perhaps his greatest legacy was to establish a political party, Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP), which became a vehicle for Nigerian nationalism. Read more Read More...
V5, N2 Modern Slavery in Africa
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‘Write As Yourself and Write What You Know.’ Nanjala Nyabola's First Draft
Author and political analyst, Nanjala Nyabola, believes in writing what she knows. Read more. Read More...
We’re on the One World Media Awards Longlist Dispatch from The Republic
We're pleased to announce that The Republic has been nominated by the One World Media Awards in two exciting categories! Read More...
The Ghosts of Chibok Boko Haram’s Trajectory and Nigeria’s Strategy Against Terrorism
Following the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014, Boko Haram gained notoriety as the deadliest terrorist group in the world. Where is Nigeria today in the war against terrorism? Read more. Read More...
Izzy Odigie Wants to Send the World a Message ‘Iziegbe’ and the Political Power of the Nigerian Dance Scene
‘Iziegbe’, an eclectic twelve-minute dance film by choreographer, Izzy Odigie, reminds us that dance is a language that can be used for political imagination and storytelling. Read more. Read More...
