If the Nigerian electorate is mostly young, mostly poor, and with significant representation of women and people living with disabilities, why is it that our elected representatives are so different?
As African countries contemplate their destinies, it is worth considering whether democracy, as currently practised, is really the only feasible option.
The rise of Lagos as a major economic and political force has been a swift one. But housing and infrastructure deficits in Lagos have only grown as the city continues to expand with an uneasy urgency.
In the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa, images were used as weapons against the oppressive government to attack the injustices of the system.
In the past three electoral cycles, election postponement has been the norm in Nigeria not the exception. While President Buhari might not have influenced delaying the 2019 elections, the consequences of the delay may potentially be to his advantage.
Considering the role of the judiciary in settling electoral disputes, the timing of Justice Onnoghen’s suspension raises questions about President Buhari’s long-term political intentions.
Prominent Christian and Muslim clerics are intruding into Nigerian politics to buy votes for their preferred candidates, with dire implications for the stability of Nigeria’s democracy.
With the rise in white supremacist and nationalist movements around the world, often overlooked is the important history of Africa's role in anti-Fascism.
Sino-African relations have waxed stronger in recent years, developing from political engagement in the 1960s to trade, economic relations, and technological ex... Read More...
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