Democracy
What Happened to the First Amendment of the United States?
Throughout the course of the Trump administration, we have seen a major attack on one of America’s most cherished values, the right to freedom of expression
Democracy
The False Portrayal of Ibrahim Traoré on Social Media
The rise in fame of Captain Ibrahim Traoré should be a warning sign to us that we are far more susceptible to propaganda than we may realise.
Opinion
Freedom of Expression is Vital for Democracy to be Sustained
A Nigerian TikToker found herself being attacked by the government for insulting the President, in a worrying trend for the state of freedom of expression.
Democracy
Venezuela Should Serve as a Cautionary Tale for Africans
The recent elections in Venezuela should serve as a cautionary tale for African about the dangers of the democratic backsliding seen over the last few years
Democracy
The Silence of African Leaders on Controversial Governments
African regimes often maintain an unspoken alliance, to not criticise or address each other's issues. This year’s SADC summit exposes this tacit once again.
Democracy
Protests in Africa: The Deadly Cost of Speaking Out
Too often it has been the case around Africa that peaceful protest has been met with violent crackdowns. The actions by Kenyan police are the latest example.
Nigeria
Democracy Day Comes As Nigeria Grapples With Existential Challenges
This year marks 25 years since the return to “democratic” rule in Nigeria and it comes at a major inflection point for the country.
Democracy
We Must Not Allow Authoritarianism to Reign Across Africa
With Authoritarianism on the rise globally, we must work to ensure that democratic rule is promoted and maintained across Africa.
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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.
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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.
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
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Nigerian workers deserve to earn a living wage.
This week Nigeria has been rocked by labour union strikes across various government sectors demanding higher wages from the government, which are long overdue.
The Mainstreaming of Far-Right Conspiracy Theorists
We have witnessed the gradual mainstreaming of conspiracy theories and many of their far right influencers
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