Politics & Security

President Donald Trump’s major changes to the United States’ foreign aid programmes have put Africa in a position where the continent has to question its place in a multipolar world order and strive for its own growth.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s controversial suspension from the Nigerian Senate reveals the pervasive misogyny that seeks to undermine women in positions of power.

Africans remain constrained within and outside the continent due to their passports, which have hindered the exploration of global opportunities.

The Lebanese in Nigeria form one of the country’s most dynamic diaspora communities, with a fascinating history marked by notable commercial success and subtle political influence.

The books in this week’s list explore the nature of party politics in Nigeria. Some of our book recommendations served as resources for the third episode of our podcast, while others come highly recommended for anyone seeking to uncover the nuanced layers of Nigerian party politics.

In Nigeria, godfatherism is ‘nothing new’ and traces of godfatherism can be found going back as early as the independence era. Today, the large sums of money godfathers bring into politics perpetuates their existence, but how did these figures become so influential over Nigeria’s politics?