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2025: A Year of Undemocratic Elections Across Africa

African elections in 2025 can be most characterised by their undemocratic nature in so many countries across the continent.

Trump’s Foreign Policy Displays His Disdain for Africa

The actions taken by the Trump administration against African nations in their first few months in power has shown they have nothing but disdain for the Africa

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.

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.

Politics Has Now Infested Every Community On Reddit

Over the past few years on Reddit, politics has successfully pervaded nearly every community within the platform, resulting in a decline in the user experience

Who Benefits From All the Bloodshed We Are Witnessing?

Who is really benefiting from all the bloodshed we are witnessing all around the world, right now?

It is Time to End Bad Governance Within Nigeria

Nigeria had been rocked by the #EndBadGovernance protests calling for much needed reforms

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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We have Civilian Government, Not Democracy, Across Africa

A growing trend online has been asserting that democracy has failed Africa. The flaw in this rationale is the conflating of civilian government with democracy.
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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

The Era of Military Dictatorship in the Sahel is Here to Stay

Hopes for a return to democratic rule are fading as the military regimes in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso work to further entrench their positions of power

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It is Time to End Bad Governance Within Nigeria

Nigeria had been rocked by the #EndBadGovernance protests calling for much needed reforms

Are We Closer to Full-Out War Between Israel and Hezbollah?

As the Israeli war on Hamas continues to drag on, cross-border attacks between Israel and Hezbollah have continued to escalate. 

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