Democracy
Africans, We Are More Susceptible to Propaganda Than You May Think
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.
Nigeria
It is Time to End Bad Governance Within Nigeria
Nigeria had been rocked by the #EndBadGovernance protests calling for much needed reforms
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Politicians Are Our Biggest Obstacle to Prosperity
For too long it has been the case around Nigeria that politicians exploit their positions to enrich themselves at the expense of Nigerians
Nigeria
ECOWAS Needs to Have Its Own Joint Security Force
After over a decade of armed insurgents ravaging the region, it is time for ECOWAS to form it own regional security force to combat terrorism.
Nigeria
Tribal Politics Have Had Terrible Consequences in Nigeria
Nigeria's internal divisions have meant that tribal politics has been the norm over the decades since the country gained independence
Politics
Separatist Forces Will Forever Be A Problem Across Africa
The results of the borders established during the colonial era by European powers still has its effects on Africa today.
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.
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The Israel-Iran War Will Radically Alter the Middle East
This war between Israel and Iran will likely be seen as one of the most pivotal moments that drastically transformed the makeup of the Middle East.
Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Policy is Inhumane
Donald Trump’s inhumane mass deportation policy is separating families and is stretching the US justice system to its limits.
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
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