Politics & Security
Elections on Hold Between Nigeria’s Postponed Elections and Nigeria’s Electoral Outcomes
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. Read More...
Democracy at Risk? Justice Onnoghen’s Suspension in Perspective
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. Read More...
Politicians and Men of God The Political Manipulation of Religion in Nigeria
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. Read More...
Anti-Fascism The Legacy of 1930s Pan-African Leaders
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. Read More...
Reading China What to Read on Africa-China Relations
Sino-African relations have waxed stronger in recent years, developing from political engagement in the 1960s to trade, economic... Read More...
Nigeria and Climate Change Global Trends and Local Challenges
Climate action has suffered from the myopia of political leadership globally, and Nigeria is no exception. Read More...
Climate Change and Food Security The Threats and Hopes for Nigeria
The effects of climate change have arrived in Nigeria, the country with the world’s fastest growing population, which is already struggling to feed itself. Read More...
From Scramble to Boldness The Political Challenges of Africa's Youth
olitical participation is indispensable in a democracy. Rightly conceived, a democracy requires the eligible population to actively contribute... Read More...
Youth in South Sudan The Present Political Context
“To the youth of today, I also have a wish to make: be the scriptwriters of your destiny... Read More...
Religion Reinvented The Cult of Mao and Societal Change in China's Cultural Revolution
espite having its culture being notably influenced by a wide variety of religious and philosophical thought, the modern-day... Read More...
