Etietop Akpabio
Culture
The Rise of Jungle Justice Across Africa
Mob justice has become a deadly reality in many African countries, fuelled by crime, corruption, and failing institutions. But replacing the courts with violent crowds only deepens injustice and weakens the rule of law.
Opinion
The Myth of Russia’s Anti-Imperialism
In recent years, there has been a growing effort to sanitise Russia's international image, particularly across the Global South. Since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has faced widespread condemnation from much of the international...
Culture
Diversity is a Strength
Diversity is valuable not merely because people come from different backgrounds, but because they bring different experiences, knowledge, professions, and ways of thinking.
Democracy
Why have term limits at all?
Do presidential term limits help or hinder development in Africa?
Newsletters
The Tragedy of South African Xenophobia
South Africa is confronting something deeper than an immigration debate. It is confronting a societal illness that has gradually been allowed to fester.
Newsletters
What Has America’s War with Iran Actually Achieved?
It has been over four months since the US and Israel launched their war against Iran therefore it is worth asking: what has been gained so far from the conflict?
Economy
Wasted Youth
In a recent article, I discussed how corruption makes nearly every crisis across Africa worse. Whether the issue is insecurity, food shortages, disease outbreaks, or economic shocks, the problem is often not simply that these crises occur. Every country...
Newsletters
The World Cup Is Proving the Skeptics Wrong
Despite all the controversy and discourse around the World cup it's football that has now taken centre stage.
Newsletters
Why I Still Love the World Cup
Fans can criticise FIFA, question host governments, and still enjoy the World Cup. These positions are not mutually exclusive.
Economy
How Corruption Makes Every Crisis Worse in Africa
Throughout 2026 one theme has stood out above all others: the devastating real-world consequences of corruption across Africa
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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The Rise of Jungle Justice Across Africa
Mob justice has become a deadly reality in many African countries, fuelled by crime, corruption, and failing institutions. But replacing the courts with violent crowds only deepens injustice and weakens the rule of law.