Economy
The High Cost of Having a Future
How unaffordable housing is reshaping the economic prospects of a generation.
Nigeria
Atiku’s Presidential Election Record: Can He Still Win in 2027?
From vice president in 1999 to yet another bid fro office in 2027, Atiku has remained one of the most enduring figures in Nigerian politics.
Nigeria
Does Nigeria Have a Christian Persecution Problem?
Christian persecution in Nigeria has become a major talking point among right-wingers in America. Do they have a point?
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
The Exit of the French Military From West Africa Should be Met With Caution
As the French military withdraws from West Africa, we must be mindful of potential dangers and work to fill any security vacuums caused by their departure
Nigeria
The Unravelling of Nigeria’s Two-Party System Can’t Come Soon Enough
The Atiku – Peter Obi coalition could be a major step towards unravelling the two-party system that has dominated Nigerian politics over the last decade.
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.
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.
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My Experience Learning to Take Fiction Seriously
A good fictional story can allow you to experience a world shaped by assumptions very different from your own.
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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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.
Is Donald Trump Failing in His Role as a Peacemaker?
On his inauguration day, Donald Trump claimed that he hopes to be remembered for his role as a peacemaker, so far he has failed to live up to that title.
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