Politics

Authoritarianism in Africa is not sustained by state violence alone. It is also reinforced by societal and cultural attitudes toward power and politics.

There is a wide and rarely acknowledged gap between what Africans expect the African Union to be, what it claims to stand for, and what it actually exists to do

5 major things we learned about Africa throughout the events of 2025

What makes African governments so inefficient compared to other places around the world?

The widespread adoption of the Presidential system after independence was one of the most detrimental developments for Africa's progression

The first-past-the-post electoral system is a relic of a bygone era, an outdated system that distorts representation and stifles democracy.

Amidst the worst economy in Nigeria's history, we have once again the misplace priorities of Nigerian politicians

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