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Nigeria in the World
Wale Lawal24 May 2026

Nigeria in the World

Our latest issue, Nigeria in the World, explores how Nigeria moves through the world and how the world, in turn, shapes and misreads Nigeria. Across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, it traces the political, cultural and economic encounters that define this relationship and their consequences at home.

The Palestinian Freedom Fighter Who Was Also Nigerian
Kai Mora24 May 2026

The Palestinian Freedom Fighter Who Was Also Nigerian

In 1967, Afro-Palestinian Fatima Bernawi became the first woman to be arrested by the Israeli Occupation Forces after planting explosives in a theatre frequented by Israeli soldiers. Though sentenced to life, she was released ten years later, continuing to fight for Palestinian nationhood.

The Woman Fighting Human Traffickers From Lagos to Asti
Maurizio Bongioanni24 May 2026

The Woman Fighting Human Traffickers From Lagos to Asti

After being trafficked from Nigeria to Italy under false promises of work, Princess Inyang Okokon survived exploitation, testified against her traffickers, and went on to establish an organization that rescues women trapped in the same system she once endured.

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The Lesser-Told Story of Nigerians in Ireland
The Lesser-Told Story of Nigerians in Ireland
Ezra Olaoya24 May 2026

From missionary classrooms in Ibadan to music stages in Dublin, the story of Nigerians in Ireland stretches further back and runs deeper than many realize.

Is the Spate of African Coups Affecting the French Economy?
Is the Spate of African Coups Affecting the French Economy?
Olayinka Ajala9 November 2025
Since 2021, France has witnessed a decline in economic growth. A key question is whether France’s ailing economy has any connection to the recent spate of coups and subsequent loss of key long-term allies in Francophone Africa.
Rethinking the United Nations’ Role in Africa’s Development
Rethinking the United Nations’ Role in Africa’s Development
Ayomide Johnson2 November 2025
The United Nations’ celebration of its 80th anniversary provides an opportunity to investigate the institution’s involvement in Africa and analyze an age-old academic question that has made its way into mainstream consciousness: Does the UN prioritize locally defined African needs or external northe
Is the United Nations Going South?
Is the United Nations Going South?
Unyime Eyo26 October 2025
With waning multilateralism, the United Nations is experimenting with new geographies, relocating agencies to cities in the global South. Can a strategy born of austerity also reshape legitimacy and influence?

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The Lesser-Told Story of Nigerians in Ireland
EZRA OLAOYAMAY 24, 2026

The Lesser-Told Story of Nigerians in Ireland

From missionary classrooms in Ibadan to music stages in Dublin, the story of Nigerians in Ireland stretches further back and runs deeper than many realize.

Is the Spate of African Coups Affecting the French Economy?
OLAYINKA AJALANOVEMBER 9, 2025

Is the Spate of African Coups Affecting the French Economy?

Since 2021, France has witnessed a decline in economic growth. A key question is whether France’s ailing economy has any connection to the recent spate of coups and subsequent loss of key long-term allies in Francophone Africa.
Rethinking the United Nations’ Role in Africa’s Development
AYOMIDE JOHNSONNOVEMBER 2, 2025

Rethinking the United Nations’ Role in Africa’s Development

The United Nations’ celebration of its 80th anniversary provides an opportunity to investigate the institution’s involvement in Africa and analyze an age-old academic question that has made its way into mainstream consciousness: Does the UN prioritize locally defined African needs or external northe
Is the United Nations Going South?
UNYIME EYOOCTOBER 26, 2025

Is the United Nations Going South?

With waning multilateralism, the United Nations is experimenting with new geographies, relocating agencies to cities in the global South. Can a strategy born of austerity also reshape legitimacy and influence?
After Bandung
OTOBONG INIEKEOCTOBER 12, 2025

After Bandung

Exactly 70 years ago, African and Asian states gathered to imagine a world beyond empire. Their dream of solidarity—its failures and achievements—still haunts global politics.
Liberia’s Complex Relationship with the United States
DOUNARD BONDOSEPTEMBER 14, 2025

Liberia’s Complex Relationship with the United States

Since its founding in 1847, the story of Africa’s oldest republic, Liberia, has been entwined with that of the United States. Centuries later, in 2025, is Liberia’s relationship with America one of neo-imperialism or fair partnership?

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How Technology Preserves the Legacy of Colonialism Across Africa
Elias Gbadamosi24 August 2025

How Technology Preserves the Legacy of Colonialism Across Africa

The parallels between colonialism and bias in modern technology offer an instructive analysis that reveals how contemporary digital infrastructures perpetuate colonial power even as they claim to connect the world and advance social justice issues.
China's Golden 'Palace Diplomacy' in West Africa
Chidinma Rita Nebolisa24 August 2025

China's Golden 'Palace Diplomacy' in West Africa

The emerging Chinese-funded ECOWAS headquarters in Abuja has sparked attention on the possibilities ahead for China’s bolstered relations with the subregion. What’s in it for West African states?
Is Ibrahim Traoré the Pan-Africanist Africa Needs?
Nicholas Kimble24 August 2025

Is Ibrahim Traoré the Pan-Africanist Africa Needs?

In a period of dwindling pan-Africanism, Ibrahim Traoré has risen as one of Africa’s most favourite leaders, raising questions about whether he represents a new breed of pan-Africanism.
The Hidden Cost of Travelling Around West Africa
Felix Conteh10 August 2025

The Hidden Cost of Travelling Around West Africa

As a West African seeking to move freely within my own region, I was subjected to extortion, while non-Africans enjoyed the very freedom that should inherently be ours.
The West Wants Africa’s Resources, Not Its People
Anthonia Osonye3 August 2025

The West Wants Africa’s Resources, Not Its People

The growing anti-immigration policies in the West against Africans are a wake-up call for Africa to focus on developing its continent by using its resources to better the lives of its people.
Has South Africa Overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s Giant?
Steven Gruzd26 July 2025

Has South Africa Overtaken Nigeria as Africa’s Giant?

Nigeria’s silence in the global community contrasts markedly with South Africa’s vibrancy, begging us to ask if Pretoria’s influence has eclipsed Abuja’s regional leadership.
How France Secretly Poisoned the Algerian Sahara
Samia Henni20 July 2025

How France Secretly Poisoned the Algerian Sahara

Between 1960 and 1966, the French colonial regime secretly detonated four atmospheric and 13 underground nuclear bombs and conducted tests of nuclear technologies in the Algerian Sahara.
How Nigerian Loan Providers Marginalize Women
Anazuo Salihu20 July 2025

How Nigerian Loan Providers Marginalize Women

Young women, like most women in Nigeria, struggle to access credit. Expanding financial equity will require simpler systems, cultural change and support for women to take informed financial risks and build economic power.
Is Feminism Compatible With Religion?
Tega A. Onobrakpeya12 July 2025

Is Feminism Compatible With Religion?

Both Christianity and Islam have doctrines that highlight the supremacy of men over women, raising the question of whether it is possible to be a religious feminist.
The Development Zone That Never Was?
Gerhard Seibert6 July 2025

The Development Zone That Never Was?

When the Nigeria–São Tomé and Príncipe Joint Development Zone (JDZ) was established in 2001, it was expected to become a profitable offshore oil-producing area. But nearly 25 years later, the project has proven to largely be a white elephant.
Is the African Union a Symbol of Waning Pan-Africanism?
Afolabi Adekaiyaoja8 June 2025

Is the African Union a Symbol of Waning Pan-Africanism?

In the wake of tumultuous geopolitical policies and an increasingly multipolar world, pan-Africanism today struggles to evoke the spirit of comradeship that it used to.