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The African Union Has Become an Irrelevant Institution

In the face of many of numerous crises faced by the African continent; the African Union has largely become an irrelevant and ineffectual institution.

There are Too Few “Good Politicians” in Africa

Politics is an ugly game anywhere in the world. Politicians are known for lying, cutting corners, stealing, etc., anything to get into positions of...

America’s Obsession With Race; From an African Perspective

Viewing American culture from an external standpoint as someone who grew up in Africa, one stark difference between our two societies that I have...

It is Time to Stop Blaming Outsiders for Africa’s Problems

One thing I have never quite enjoyed encountering from many African writers and intellectuals is this overemphasis on conflating many of Africa’s issues in...

Africa’s Political Class Is Too Out Of Touch 

One of the most frustrating aspects of the African political climate is how corrupt and out of touch most of our leaders and politician...

We need more Democracy in Africa, not less

Democratic governance has demonstrated its status as one of the most effective systems of government globally. The transparency and accountability inherent in democratic nations...

Africa is Too Car Centric

I, like many people recently, have been more and more interested in learning about city planning and urban design. After discovering content creators such...

As Africans, We Shouldn’t Turn Our Backs on Democracy

In another article titled "Has Democracy Been Effective in Africa?" I discussed some of the arguments made by those who view democratic governance as having negative...

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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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Polygamy in Africa; Should We End The Practice?

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How Should Africa React to The US Presidential Election?

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