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Economy
Wasted Youth
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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
Politics
Why are African Governments so Inefficient?
What makes African governments so inefficient compared to other places around the world?
Economy
No, Foreign Aid is not Making Africa Poor
The idea that foreign humanitarian assistance to Africa is the reason there is poverty around the continent is just wrong.
Nigeria
The Misplaced Priorities of Nigeria’s Political Class
Amidst the worst economy in Nigeria's history, we have once again the misplace priorities of Nigerian politicians
Politics
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
Nigeria’s Politicians Are Our Biggest Obstacle to Prosperity
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Latest news
The Social Media Trap: From One Moral Panic to the Next
Social media keeps turning shocking criminal cases into public spectacles, rewarding outrage and conspiracy over facts or nuance.
My Experience Learning to Take Fiction Seriously
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There is Nothing Wrong with Black Hair
Black people should not have to make themselves look less Black in order to be considered respectable
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We Must Not Allow Authoritarianism to Reign Across Africa
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