Politics & Security
Where are the Philosopher Kings? How to Fix Governance and Leadership in Africa
Many countries in Africa suffer from the same kinds of issues: from economic degradation to political strife. Citizens who want to champion positive change will have to take civic duty and good leadership seriously. Read More...
Where is the African Solution? Why the African Union Must Intervene in Sudan’s Crisis
The African Union’s absence in Sudan is not merely a matter of geopolitical interest; it is a crisis with significant human costs and far-reaching implications for the credibility of the union’s regional governance. Read More...
The True Meaning of ‘Yoruba Ronu’ The Message Behind Hubert Ogunde’s Original Philosophy
‘Yoruba Ronu’, the title Hubert Ogunde’s famous 1964 play, has recently become the anchor on which Yoruba politicians have championed calls for fanatic support. The original core message of the phrase, however, is unity rather than ethnic disrespect and Yoruba supremacy. Read More...
The UK’s Botched Deportation Plan to Rwanda The Ruling That Could Change How Refugees Seek Asylum
Despite the UK Appeal Court ruling stopping the planned deportation of asylum seekers to Rwanda, the future looks uncertain for refugees, especially those of African descent, post-Brexit. Read More...
A Murky Mandate Sierra Leone Chooses Continuity
Sierra Leone’s election offered a crucial health check for democracy in the region. Julius Maada Bio, given the mandate to lead again, will be tasked with continuing the project of democracy in Sierra Leone. Read More...
The Curious Dynamics of a Chequered Democracy The Aftermath of Nigeria’s Closest Election in the Fourth Republic
The emergence of the Obidients—fervent supporters of Nigerian politician Peter Obi—has added another layer of vitality to the country’s democracy, which has the potential to make the country’s political landscape even more competitive. Read More...
Asari Dokubo’s Unquiet Reemergence Tinubu’s Meeting with Asari Dokubo: Smart Peace Move or Terroristic Disaster?
With his meeting with President Tinubu last week, Asari Dokubo’s reemergence has raised concerns among Nigerians. Historically, attempts by previous governments to work with Asari Dokubo have either failed or fallen short. Will Tinubu be the first to hack it? Read More...
Senegal’s Critical Juncture The Meaning of Senegal’s Ongoing Protests
As the situation in Senegal unfolds, the country finds itself at a critical juncture. The manner in which the government addresses these protests and the underlying issues will determine Senegal’s political trajectory for the foreseeable future. Read More...
The Leaking Basket Why You, and Your New President, Should Care About Benue State
The state of the agricultural sector in Benue State is a microcosm of the challenges and opportunities facing the broader sector nationally. Hence, solving the food crisis in Benue could go some way towards solving the food crisis in Nigeria. Read More...
The Anxious Dawn of Tinubu’s Turn Bola Ahmed Tinubu becomes Nigeria’s Seventh Democratically Elected President
While his opponents have petitioned the results of the 2023 election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, famed ‘godfather’ of Lagos politics, takes over as the seventh democratically elected president of Nigeria. He inherits a country mired in social fractures, economic crises and unrelenting insecurity. Read More...
