Etietop Akpabio
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African Trends: Iran War Causes Spike in Oil Prices
The consequences of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran have not limited to the Middle East.
Politics
When is Foreign Intervention Justified?
When a government turns its weapons on its own people, does sovereignty still shield it from outside intervention?
Newsletters
African Trends: When will Africa become self-sufficient?
The growing starvation crisis across the continent begs the question: when will Africa become self-sufficient?
Democracy
No African Country will ever be like Singapore
As admiration for Lee Kuan Yew grows across Africa, many overlook the structural differences that made Singapore’s success possible
Newsletters
Introducing the African Trends Newsletter
The first edition of the African Trends newsletter
Culture
How African Cultures Can Stay Relevant in the Modern Day
One of the most damaging consequences of modernity in Africa has been the gradual erosion of traditional African cultures and languages. Through both direct and indirect means, numerous cultures and languages, particularly those of minority tribes, have gone extinct...
Politics
The Problem with Anti-Americanism
For many decades, the United States has occupied a unique position in global affairs as the hegemonic power. Yet this dominance has not come without its costs
Politics
Politicians are Meant to Serve not to be Worshiped
Authoritarianism in Africa is not sustained by state violence alone. It is also reinforced by societal and cultural attitudes toward power and politics.
Opinion
The African Union Operates Exactly as Designed
There is a wide and rarely acknowledged gap between what Africans expect the African Union to be, what it claims to stand for, and what it actually exists to do
Politics
5 Key Takeaways from the African Continent in 2025
5 major things we learned about Africa throughout the events of 2025
About Me
Etietop Akpabio is a Nigerian Blogger and Journalist at the Sahel Post, as well as the host of the African Podcast 'Africa PolitiCast.' With a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Namibia, he is dedicated to providing insightful commentary and analysis on African affairs.
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African Trends: Iran War Causes Spike in Oil Prices
The consequences of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran have not limited to the Middle East.