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Can Africa’s Coup Problem be solved? Why Africa’s Coups Appear Unending

Abel B. S. Gaiya·November 4, 2023

The recurrence of military coups d’état in Africa is the result of the continent's clear structural fragilities and has no easy solutions. The fragilities may even culminate in a more generalized crisis that precipitates a more widespread coup contagion. Read More...

Africa October/November 2023

Sink Or Swim? Fubara Fights for Survival in Wicked Rivers

Yusuf Omotayo·November 4, 2023

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is on the verge of a potential impeachment after reportedly falling out with his political godfather and predecessor, Nyesom Wike. The situation highlights Nigeria’s problematic political landscape where political office holders are expected to be more responsive to their benefactors rather than to the people who elected them. Read More...

News Nigeria October/November 2023

Poetry from a Formalist Lens Book Review: Heaven is a Metaphor by Samuel A. Adeyemi

Ancci·November 4, 2023

In his debut chapbook, Heaven is a Metaphor, Samuel A. Adeyemi understands that it is not the passion for self-expression, writes Ancci, but the conscious command of language that makes poetry that is worth rereading. Read More...

Nigeria October/November 2023 Reading

A New Beginning in Niger or a Worsening Situation? The Impact of the Niger Coup on the Western Sahel

Oluwafemi Olaniyan·November 4, 2023

The coup d’etat in Niger has been touted as the end of neo-colonialism in the country. But how does this military takeover adversely affect local and regional security? Read More...

Africa October/November 2023

The Republic: Season 1, Episode 3 Transcript Two Sides of the Same Coin

Wale Lawal·November 4, 2023

In this episode, we take a look at the key election candidates and what platforms they ran under. We compare their profiles and proposed agendas for Nigeria, highlighting what political stakeholders at the time felt about each candidate and party. Read More...

Nigeria October/November 2023 Podcasts The Republic Podcast

7 New Books to Read Before the End of the Year

Peace Yetunde Onafuye·November 4, 2023

Whether you are looking to achieve the reading goals you set earlier this year, or simply want to immerse yourself in books with well-crafted narratives and resourceful non-fiction, these books have something for every reader. Read More...

Africa October/November 2023 Read Something African Reading

‘I’m Not Afraid of a Blank Page’ Dipo Faloyin’s First Draft

Dipo Faloyin·November 3, 2023

Nigerian journalist and author of Africa Is Not a Country, Dipo Faloyin, was frustrated by the fact that when most people think of Africa, they picture one of two things, poverty or safari: ‘I wanted to create something that both dispelled those myths while painting a comprehensive, reality-based picture of the past, present, and future of the continent.’ Read More...

First Draft Interviews Nigeria October/November 2023

How the Bigg Have Fallen A Tale of Mr Bigg’s’ Fall from Glory and Troubled Attempt at a Comeback

Oyindamola Depo-Oyedokun·October 29, 2023

Every now and then, a fresh X post asking, ‘What happened to Mr Bigg’s?’ pops up, evoking myriads of theories and nostalgic tales from younger millennials and Gen Zs. For most Nigerians in this demographic, the fall of the once eminent brand is simply confounding. Read More...

Best of 2023: Essays Nigeria October/November 2023

7 Books That Will Transport You to Nigeria Under IBB

Peace Yetunde Onafuye·October 29, 2023

The books in this week’s list explore the state of Nigeria under IBB. Our book recommendations served as resources for the first episode of our podcast and are highly recommended for anyone looking to understand Nigeria during the period in context. Read More...

Nigeria October/November 2023 Read Something African Reading

More Than What You Wear The Reality of Rape Prosecution in Nigeria

Victoria Audu·October 28, 2023

The prosecution of sexual offender, Femi Olaleye, has brought hope to Nigeria’s justice system. But the overarching problem of rape and its consequential societal stigma continues to frustrate the efforts of those fighting against it. Read More...

Gender Nigeria October/November 2023

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