Democracy
Why have term limits at all?
Do presidential term limits help or hinder development in Africa?
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
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.
Democracy
MarÃa Corina Machado: A Worthy Nobel Peace Prize Winner
MarÃa Corina Machado’s staunch advocacy for democratic rights in the face of repression and authoritarianism makes her a worthy Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Democracy
When is Revolution the Answer?
Around the world, we have seen major in Gen Z-led protests movements that have toppled governments
Politics
Proportional Representation is the most Democratic Form of Governance
The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.
Democracy
We have Civilian Government, Not Democracy, Across Africa
A growing trend online has been asserting that democracy has failed Africa. The flaw in this rationale is the conflating of civilian government with democracy.
Democracy
The Era of Military Dictatorship in the Sahel is Here to Stay
Hopes for a return to democratic rule are fading as the military regimes in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso work to further entrench their positions of power
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The High Cost of Having a Future
How unaffordable housing is reshaping the economic prospects of a generation.
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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.
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....
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Is the US No Longer a Reliable Partner for Africa Under Donald Trump
Does Donald Trump's 'America First' agenda make the United States a less reliable partner for Africa?
Nigeria’s North vs South Divide is Hurting The Country
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