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.
Nigeria
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.
Nigeria
Changing Nigeria’s National Anthem is an Awful Mistake
In a country that already suffers from a lack of national identity, unexpectedly changing the national anthem is a serious mistake.
Nigeria
The Long Term Effects of Insecurity in the Sahel
Insecurity has been a plague across various countries within the Sahel region for nearly two decades at this point. Insurgencies from armed groups have...
Culture
Nigeria’s North vs South Divide is Hurting The Country
The playbook often used the European colonial governments to maintain a strong grip on their power over their colonies typically involved grouping communities of...
Culture
Polygamy in Africa; Should We End The Practice?
Recently photos of a man, from Northern Nigeria, married to multiple wives went viral online. The size of the man's family mangaed to catch...
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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.
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African Countries Need to Abandon the Presidential System
The widespread adoption of the Presidential system after independence
was one of the most detrimental developments for Africa's progression
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The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.
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Should Africans Care About Israel’s War in Gaza?
The Israeli war against Hamas in Gaza has been...
Africa’s Leaders Do Not Represent Us
Perhaps one of the most frustrating aspects of African politics is that much of the world views our continent through the lens of African politicians.
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Africans Should Be Worried About the Crisis in Haiti
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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.