Politics & Security
Nigeria Is Not Learning From History Why Independence Day is Losing Its Significance
Nigeria's 63 years of independence and 60 years as a republic have been a paradox of existence. While there has been marked growth in democratic governance, the political system has continued to operate abysmally. Read More...
Conflict in Sudan The Invisibility of the African Union
The African Union’s diplomatic efforts in Sudan are evidence of the difficulties faced by the continental organization with regard to its autonomy and credibility. But its efforts, despite not solving all the problems, are not completely insignificant. Read More...
Another Military Takeover What We Know About the Coup in Gabon
Gabon follows Niger on the list of countries that have experienced coups in Africa after the military ‘cancelled’ the Gabon general election results. Without military intervention, Ali Bongo Ondimba would have resumed his third term in office continuing a 54-year family dynasty. Read More...
Bribes and Other Crimes Diezani Alison-Madueke Joins the Ranks of Internationally Charged Nigerian Politicians
Nigeria’s former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been charged in the UK with bribery adding to the ranks of politicians enshrouded in corruption. As corruption soars and authorities embezzle resources, Nigerians continue to plummet into poverty forgotten by those who swore to protect them. Read More...
Africa’s Moment Beyond the Spectre of Global Powers
The debate surrounding which foreign nation—be it the US, China or Russia—has the ‘upper hand’ in Africa has led to a competitive narrative that often overshadows the more significant question: what do African nations themselves want? Read More...
Zimbabwe’s Next Hero? Zimbabwe Celebrates Heroes’ Day on Their Way to the Polls
Later this month, Zimbabwe will elect a new president. The options include a 45-year-old youth leader and the 80-year-old sitting president, who has been in politics longer than the youth leader has been alive. Read More...
Nigeria’s ‘Angriest’ Ministerial Nominee Has a Point Who is Bosun Tijani and Why are Nigerians Debating His Tweets?
The outrage that has trailed Bosun Tijani’s ministerial nomination over his old tweets is misdirected. If anything, Nigerians need to be just as angry as those tweets. Read More...
What’s Happening in Niger? The Implications of the July 2023 Niger Coup
The Niger coup is a sobering reminder of West Africa’s vulnerability to military intervention and the continuous struggle for democratic consolidation. The question now is not only about Niger’s future but also about the future of democratic governance in West Africa. Read More...
Tinubu vs Hunger How Will Bola Tinubu Solve Nigeria’s Food Crisis?
Nigeria’s food insecurity crisis has worsened. The emergency President Tinubu has declared is the first step towards acknowledging and addressing this escalating crisis. It now requires a sustained, multi-faceted response to mitigate the severity and ultimately reverse the trend. Read More...
Put the Student before the Loan A Student Perspective on Nigeria’s Student Loan Act
Although the 2022 Student Loan Act was signed into law recently, with presumably good intentions, the provisions of the act do not reflect the reality of the intended beneficiaries—students from lower-income-earning families. Read More...
