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# The Sahel Post

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## Posts

- [The Toxic Culture of Over-Respect Towards Elders](https://www.sahelpost.com/2026/04/08/the-toxic-culture-of-over-respect-towards-elders/) - Respecting elders is important, but when it becomes automatic and unquestioned, it can do more harm than good
- [African Trends: Iran War Causes Spike in Oil Prices](https://www.sahelpost.com/2026/03/13/african-trends-iran-war-causes-spike-in-oil-prices/) - The consequences of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran have not limited to the Middle East.
- [When is Foreign Intervention Justified?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2026/03/05/when-is-foreign-intervention-justified/) - When a government turns its weapons on its own people, does sovereignty still shield it from outside intervention?
- [African Trends: When will Africa become self-sufficient?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2026/02/27/african-trends-when-will-africa-become-self-sufficient/) - The growing starvation crisis across the continent begs the question: when will Africa become self-sufficient?
- [No African Country will ever be like Singapore](https://www.sahelpost.com/2026/02/23/no-african-country-will-ever-be-like-singapore/) - As admiration for Lee Kuan Yew grows across Africa, many overlook the structural differences that made Singapore’s success possible
- [Introducing the African Trends Newsletter](https://www.sahelpost.com/2026/02/20/introducing-the-african-trends-newsletter/) - The first edition of the African Trends newsletter
- [How African Cultures Can Stay Relevant in the Modern Day](https://www.sahelpost.com/2026/02/09/how-african-cultures-can-stay-relevant-in-the-modern-day/) - One of the most damaging consequences of modernity in Africa has been the gradual erosion of traditional African cultures and languages. Through both direct an
- [The Problem with Anti-Americanism](https://www.sahelpost.com/2026/02/06/the-problem-with-anti-americanism/) - For many decades, the United States has occupied a unique position in global affairs as the hegemonic power. Yet this dominance has not come without its costs
- [Politicians are Meant to Serve not to be Worshiped](https://www.sahelpost.com/2026/01/02/politicians-are-meant-to-serve-not-to-be-worshiped/) - Authoritarianism in Africa is not sustained by state violence alone. It is also reinforced by societal and cultural attitudes toward power and politics.
- [The African Union Operates Exactly as Designed](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/12/30/the-african-union-operates-exactly-as-designed/) - 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 Key Takeaways from the African Continent in 2025](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/12/22/5-key-takeaways-from-the-african-continent-in-2025/) - 5 major things we learned about Africa throughout the events of 2025
- [The Mainstreaming of Far-Right Conspiracy Theorists](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/11/19/the-mainstreaming-of-far-right-conspiracy-theorists/) - We have witnessed the gradual mainstreaming of conspiracy theories and many of their far right influencers
- [María Corina Machado: A Worthy Nobel Peace Prize Winner](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/10/14/maria-corina-machado-a-worthy-nobel-peace-prize-winner/) - María Corina Machado’s staunch advocacy for democratic rights in the face of repression and authoritarianism makes her a worthy Nobel Peace Prize winner.
- [When is Revolution the Answer?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/10/13/when-is-revolution-the-answer/) - Around the world, we have seen major in Gen Z-led protests movements that have toppled governments
- [Why are African Governments so Inefficient?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/10/04/why-are-african-governments-so-inefficient/) - What makes African governments so inefficient compared to other places around the world?
- [Proportional Representation is the most Democratic Form of Governance](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/08/23/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.
- [African Countries Need to Abandon the Presidential System](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/08/28/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
- [Does Nigeria Have a Christian Persecution Problem?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/09/30/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?
- [African Cultures Are Dying Out](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/09/28/african-cultures-are-dying-out/) - Our African languages and cultures have been experiencing a gradual death.
- [No, Foreign Aid is not Making Africa Poor](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/09/11/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.
- [The Misplaced Priorities of Nigeria’s Political Class](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/08/18/the-misplaced-priorities-of-nigerias-political-class/) - Amidst the worst economy in Nigeria's history, we have once again the misplace priorities of Nigerian politicians
- [French Imperialism Didn't Cause the Coups in West Africa](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/07/french-imperialism-didnt-cause-the-coups-in-west-africa/) - A common misconception that has arisen, particularly on social media, is the notion that the coups took place to fight against French imperialism in the region.
- [We have Civilian Government, Not Democracy, Across Africa](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/07/24/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.
- [The Exit of the French Military From West Africa Should be Met With Caution](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/07/21/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](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/07/15/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
- [The Unravelling of Nigeria’s Two-Party System Can’t Come Soon Enough](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/07/05/the-unravelling-of-nigerias-two-party-system-cant-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.
- [2025: A Year of Undemocratic Elections Across Africa](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/06/26/2025-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.
- [The False Portrayal of Ibrahim Traoré on Social Media](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/04/25/africans-we-are-more-susceptible-to-propaganda-than-you-may-think/) - 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.
- [We Cannot All Leave Africa: We Must Improve It From Within](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/08/14/we-cannot-all-leave-africa-we-must-improve-it-from-within/) - We cannot all possibly just pack up and move abroad and leave Africa behind, we must work to improve things back at home.
- [We Must Not Allow Authoritarianism to Reign Across Africa](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/11/we-must-not-allow-authoritarianism-to-reign-across-africa/) - With Authoritarianism on the rise globally, we must work to ensure that democratic rule is promoted and maintained across Africa.
- [Trump’s Foreign Policy Displays His Disdain for Africa](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/06/18/trumps-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
- [The Israel-Iran War Will Radically Alter the Middle East](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/06/16/the-israel-iran-war-will-radically-alter-the-middle-east/) - This war between Israel and Iran will likely be seen as one of the most pivotal moments that drastically transformed the makeup of the Middle East.
- [Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Policy is Inhumane](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/06/11/donald-trumps-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.
- [What Happened to the First Amendment of the United States?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/05/31/what-happened-to-the-first-amendment-of-the-united-states/) - Throughout the course of the Trump administration, we have seen a major attack on one of America’s most cherished values, the right to freedom of expression
- [Social Media is Never Going to Replace Actual Journalism](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/05/20/social-media-is-never-going-to-replace-real-journalism/) - Social media has transformed the way we communicate with each other and the way we consume news. However, it will never be a substitute for actual journalism.
- [Is Donald Trump Failing in His Role as a Peacemaker?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/04/21/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.
- [Washington Post Struggles Are Indicative of Wider Issues in the Media](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/01/23/washington-post-struggles-are-indicative-of-wider-issues-in-the-media/) - The Washington Post looks to be on a steady decline over the last few years. This comes at a time when trust in the media at an all-time low.
- [The Devastating War in Sudan Enters Into Its Third Year](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/04/19/the-devastating-war-in-sudan-enters-into-its-third-year/) - The Civil War in Sudan between the Sudanese Military and RSF, which has caused the world's worst humanitarian crisis, has now entered its third year.
- [Do You Have to Be an Expert to Have an Opinion on a Topic?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/04/14/do-you-have-to-be-an-expert-to-have-an-opinion-on-a-topic/) - The Joe Rogan experience featured a debate by Douglas Murray and Dave Smith about whether you need to be an expert to express an opinion on a topic.
- [Freedom of Expression is Vital for Democracy to be Sustained](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/03/20/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](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/01/27/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
- [Is the US No Longer a Reliable Partner for Africa Under Donald Trump](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/01/30/is-the-us-no-longer-a-reliable-partner-for-africa-under-donald-trump/) - Does Donald Trump's 'America First' agenda make the United States a less reliable partner for Africa?
- [What Will be the Wake-Up Call For African Leaders?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/02/13/what-will-be-the-wake-up-call-for-african-leaders/) - Will the attempts by Elon Musk and Donald Trump to shut down USAID finally serve as a wake-up call to African leaders over our over-reliance on foreign aid?
- [Are Mark Zuckerberg’s Latest Overtures To Trump Threatening Democracy?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/01/15/are-mark-zuckerbergs-latest-overtures-to-trump-threatening-democracy/) - Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to remove fact-checkers from Facebook and reduce content moderation on Meta’s platforms has been met with great controversy.
- [The Donald Trump Era is Upon Us Once Again](https://www.sahelpost.com/2025/01/09/the-donald-trump-era-is-upon-us-once-again/) - 2025 has kicked off with a bevvy of new stories surrounding the incoming US President Donald Trump. Much like 2024, this looks to be a year that will be domina
- [The War in Ukraine Must Come to an End at Some Point](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/11/19/the-war-in-ukraine-must-come-to-an-end-at-some-point/) - With the reelection of Donald Trump to the White House, there has been a lot of speculation about what that would mean for Ukraine.
- [It is Time to End Bad Governance Within Nigeria](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/08/06/it-is-time-to-end-back-governance-within-nigeria/) - Nigeria had been rocked by the #EndBadGovernance protests calling for much needed reforms
- [Is This the Beginning of the End for the Washington Post?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/10/30/is-this-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-the-washington-post/) - The decision by the Washington Post to not endorse a candidate has set up a firestorm among readers resulting in thousand of subscription cancellations.
- [Once Again Rumours of Paul Biya's Death Have Begun Spreading](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/10/12/once-again-we-have-to-deal-with-rumours-of-paul-biyas-death/) - Once again rumours have begun to spread about the death of Paul Biya after an extended period of absence from public view
- [What is There to be Gained From Demonising Migrants?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/09/18/what-is-there-to-be-gained-from-demonising-migrants/) - Donald Trump has made the demonisation of immigrant communities a major part of his campaign for US President
- [Has Twitter/X Become Even Worse Under Elon Musk?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/09/20/has-twitter-𝕏-become-even-worse-under-elon-musk/) - 2 years into Elon Musk's reign as owner of the social media site X (formerly Twitter) and the results have been varied
- [Who Benefits From All the Bloodshed We Are Witnessing?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/09/08/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?
- [Venezuela Should Serve as a Cautionary Tale for Africans](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/08/31/venezuela-should-serve-as-a-cautionary-tale-for-africans/) - The recent elections in Venezuela should serve as a cautionary tale for African about the dangers of the democratic backsliding seen over the last few years
- [Putin is Looking to Gain a Greater Foothold in Africa](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/30/putin-is-looking-to-gain-a-greater-foothold-in-africa/) - As Russia has been increasingly isolated by much of the world due to sanctions put on the country following its invasion of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has been lo
- [Africa Fails Miserably at Providing Young People Opportunities](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/17/africa-fails-miserably-at-providing-young-people-opportunities/) - Every year, thousands of young people are graduating and looking to enter the workforce all over the world. However, an unfortunate reality for those of us bor
- [It is Time to Stop Blaming Outsiders for Africa's Problems](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/03/it-is-time-to-stop-blaming-outsiders-for-africas-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 t
- [The Silence of African Leaders on Controversial Governments](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/08/21/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.
- [The African Union Has Become an Irrelevant Institution](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/29/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.
- [The Seemingly Never-Ending Israeli Conflict Continues On](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/08/01/the-seemingly-never-ending-israeli-conflict-continues-on/) - As we are nearing the one year anniversary of the October 7 attack, the war in Gaza seemingly has no end in sight. As the war spreads accross the Middle East.
- [American Politics Has Taken Up All the Attention Once Again](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/07/23/american-politics-has-taken-up-all-the-attention-once-again/) - The US Presidential election has once again managed to capture the whole world’s attention over the last few weeks ahead of many other major gloabl events
- [Africa’s Younger Generations Must Be Better](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/07/19/africas-younger-generations-must-be-better/) - The unfortunate reality is that Africa's older generations have failed to bring us porsperity. It is vital that younger generations are able to do better
- [The Trump Assassination Attempt Shows the Risks of Hyperpolarisation](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/07/15/the-trump-assassination-attempt-shows-the-risks-of-hyperpolarisation/) - The assassination attempt against President Trump shows the danger of hyperpolarisation in American Politics
- [Nigeria’s Politicians Are Our Biggest Obstacle to Prosperity](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/07/11/nigerias-politicians-are-our-biggest-obstacle-to-prosperity/) - For too long it has been the case around Nigeria that politicians exploit their positions to enrich themselves at the expense of Nigerians
- [ECOWAS Needs to Have Its Own Joint Security Force](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/07/05/ecowas-needs-to-have-its-own-joint-security-force/) - After over a decade of armed insurgents ravaging the region, it is time for ECOWAS to form it own regional security force to combat terrorism.
- [Protests in Africa: The Deadly Cost of Speaking Out](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/07/03/protests-in-africa-the-deadly-cost-of-speaking-out/) - Too often it has been the case around Africa that peaceful protest has been met with violent crackdowns. The actions by Kenyan police are the latest example.
- [Tribal Politics Have Had Terrible Consequences in Nigeria](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/07/02/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
- [Should Biden Step Down After His Disastrous Debate Display?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/07/01/should-biden-step-down-after-his-disastrous-debate-display/) - Democrats are in a full on panic mode after a disastrous debate performance by US President Joe Biden
- [Separatist Forces Will Forever Be A Problem Across Africa](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/28/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.
- [Is Getting a University Education Still Worth It?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/27/is-getting-a-university-education-still-worth-it/) - The ballooning cost of university tuition, coupled with the growing political divides has led many to conclude that a university degree is no longer worth it
- [Sports And Politics: A Match Made in Hell](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/26/sports-and-politics-an-alliance-made-in-hell/) - Perhaps one of the most detrimental social trends of the last decade has been the fusing of politics with many aspects of social life.
- [When Are We Likely to See an End to Russia's War in Ukraine?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/18/when-are-we-likely-to-see-an-end-to-russias-war-in-ukraine/) - After Putin outlined his requirements for a ceasefire in Ukraine, are will we more likely to see an end to fighting?
- [Africa Can Learn a Lot From American Attitudes on Diversity](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/25/africa-can-learn-a-lot-from-american-attitudes-on-diversity/) - Tribalism has been a source of major conflict and division within Africa. There is a lot we in Africa can learn from American attitudes towards diversity.
- [Kenya's Anti-Tax Protests Highlight Africa's Economic Woes](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/24/kenyas-anti-tax-protests-highlight-africas-economic-woes/) - The protests by younger Kenyans against tax hikes highlight Africa's economic woes.
- [Africans Should Be Worried About the Crisis in Haiti](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/14/africans-should-be-worried-about-the-crisis-in-haiti/) - As Africans, we should care about the crisis overwhelming Haiti right now due to our shared histories of colonial oppression.
- [Are We Closer to Full-Out War Between Israel and Hezbollah?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/21/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.
- [The Current State of Modern Media is Extremely Concerning](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/19/the-current-state-of-modern-media-is-extremely-concerning/) - As traditional media has been on a downward trend for many decades at this point, the modern media landscape has changed dramatically cause of the internet.
- [Hunter Biden: Collateral Damage of Political Legal Warfare](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/17/hunter-biden-collateral-damage-of-political-legal-warfare/) - Hunter Biden has fallen victim to this new era of political legal warfare that has taken place in America.
- [As Africans, We Shouldn’t Turn Our Backs on Democracy](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/12/as-africans-we-shouldnt-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 ne
- [Democracy Day Comes As Nigeria Grapples With Existential Challenges](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/13/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.
- [Africa’s Leaders Do Not Represent Us](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/12/africas-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.
- [The State of Israel is Not Above Being Held Accountable](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/10/the-state-of-israel-is-not-above-being-held-accountable/) - The attempts made to hold Israel accountable for its war in Gaza have been attacked. However, the Israeli state shouldn't be above accountablity for its actions
- [The Myth of 'African Unity'](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/20/the-myth-of-african-unity/) - There are many within Africa who often like to imagine a world where African countries would come together and collectively work towards a brighter future for
- [Nigerian workers deserve to earn a living wage.](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/06/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.
- [Should Bloggers Worry About Artificial Intelligence?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/05/should-bloggers-worry-about-artificial-intelligence/) - Many bloggers have become disillusioned about blogging since the internet has been increasingly inundated with loads of content produced by people using AI
- [Military Regimes Should Not be Celebrated by Africans](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/04/military-regimes-should-not-be-celebrated-by-africans/) - Following coups that have taken place across the Sahel, the coup leaders have often been greeted with praise. However, these are not events to be celebrated.
- [Trump's Conviction is Not The Victory Democrats Think It Is](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/06/03/trumps-conviction-is-not-the-victory-democrats-think-it-is/) - The news of the conviction of Donald Trump in a New York court sent shock waves around the world. The news had been met with outrage from Mr Trump as well as m
- [Trump’s Threat to Democracy shouldn’t be underestimated; an African’s Perspective](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/30/trumps-threat-to-democracy-shouldnt-be-underestimated-an-africans-perspective/) - Despite the constant attempts by Donald Trump at undermining democracy within the United States, he is still the Republican Party’s nominee and has a strong
- [Europe’s Message is Clear; Migrants Are No Longer Welcome](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/31/europes-message-is-clear-migrants-are-no-longer-welcome/) - Migration had been a topic of fierce debate across Europe for the better part of a decade at this point. Scores of migrants, hailing from Africa and the Middle
- [Changing Nigeria’s National Anthem is an Awful Mistake](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/30/changing-nigerias-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.
- [The harrowing Journeys of Africans Seeking Better Lives Abroad](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/03/28/the-harrowing-journeys-of-africans-seeking-better-lives-abroad/) - Over the last decade numerous people from Africa making the dangerous trip across the Mediterranean Sea in search of a bettter life in Europe.
- [The Significance of Kai Cenat’s trip to Makoko](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/03/27/the-significance-of-kai-cenats-trip-to-makoko/) - Recently, the popular Twitch streamer, Kai Cenat, made a visit to Nigeria. Over the course of a couple of days during his stay, the social media star moved aro
- [Has “Democracy” been effective in Africa?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/03/27/has-democracy-been-effective-in-africa/) - Nearly all African countries have been independent for many decades at this point. Following independence, many of our countries did not experience democratic
- [Africa’s journalists must be protected](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/03/28/africas-journalists-must-be-protected/) - One thing I have consistently heard from many Africans, without fail, is that Africa is often portrayed extremely negatively by “the media.” When these dis
- [Africa is Being Held Back by Corruption](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/03/africa-is-being-held-back-by-corruption/) - “Africa is not poor, its resources are just being mismanaged” is a quote that has been repeated by African leaders and world leaders alike for a long time
- [The Unfulfilled Promises of African Independence ](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/05/the-unfulfilled-promises-of-african-independence/) - I was born long after my country, Nigeria, and many other African countries gained independence. Therefore, my understanding of that time period is largely bas
- [Africa’s Languages Are Dying](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/08/africas-languages-are-dying/) - Many of Africa’s indigenous languages are at risk of extinction.
- [Is ECOWAS Falling Apart?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/09/is-ecowas-falling-apart/) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is currently grappling with one of its most significant challenges since its establishment in 1975.
- [Why I started an African Blog](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/03/25/why-i-started-an-african-blog/) - This is the very first article that would enter my blog, so I thought it would be fitting to make a short introduction of myself and my plans for the blog.
- [Africa’s infrastructure has been the biggest victim of government corruption](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/10/africas-infrastructure-has-been-the-biggest-victim-of-government-corruption/) - Corruption has been a major problem all over the African continent, and its effects have been felt by all of us in one way or another.
- [Many of Africa’s Youth Are Graduating Into Unemployment](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/04/many-of-africas-youth-are-graduating-into-unemployment/) - I recall a time, during my bachelor's studies, I was on campus with a close friend of mine, and we were just sitting around and talking. From our vantage point
- [Why Africa's Youth Aren’t Interested in Politics](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/03/29/why-africas-youth-arent-interested-in-politics/) - Africa is the youngest continent in the world, however, much of Africa's political class is still dominated by older generations. Despite making up the majorit
- [Israel Has Lost The Public Relations Battle](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/28/israel-has-lost-the-public-relations-battle/) - The state of Israel is facing a major problem in it is war with Hamas; it is badly losing the public relations among members of the internation community.
- [The DRC is the Biggest Manifestation of Africa’s Resource Curse](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/27/the-drc-is-the-biggest-manifestation-of-africas-resource-curse/) - A recent coup attempt in the DRC brought to bear much of the burden borne by African nations due to the presence of natural resources.
- [How Should Africa React to The US Presidential Election?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/24/how-should-africa-react-to-the-us-presidential-election/) - The United States presidential election has been kicked into high gear over the last few months. Both candidates from the two dominant American political parti
- [The Long Term Effects of Insecurity in the Sahel](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/23/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 led to
- [Do Africans Need To Be More Nationalistic?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/21/do-africans-need-to-be-more-nationalistic/) - The idea around national identity has played a major role in many nations around the world. Many nations have been formed and wars have been fought around issu
- [America’s Obsession With Race; From an African Perspective](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/07/americas-obsession-with-race-from-an-african-persepective/) - Viewing American culture from an external standpoint as someone who grew up in Africa, one stark difference between our two societies that I have always observ
- [Should Africans Care About Israel’s War in Gaza?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/13/should-africans-care-about-israels-war-in-gaza/) - The Israeli war against Hamas in Gaza has been taking place for around 8 months at this point, after Israel had been horrifically attacked by Hamas on October
- [Should African Countries Stop Taking Chinese loans?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/14/should-african-countries-stop-taking-chinese-loans/) - For over two decades now, the Chinese government has been providing African governments with large amounts of loans for things such as infrastructures as part
- [Should Africans Care About Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/15/should-africans-care-about-russias-invasion-of-ukraine/) - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has so far been carried out over 2 years at this point. The amount of death and destruction that have so far been maintained by
- [There are Too Few “Good Politicians” in Africa](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/22/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 power. Virt
- [Polygamy in Africa; Should We End The Practice?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/15/polgamy-in-africa-should-can-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 the interest of man
- [Nigeria: The Binance Saga Paints a Bleak Picture on the Current State of Affairs](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/05/nigeria-the-binance-saga-paints-a-bleak-picture-on-the-current-state-of-affairs/) - The detention of two Binance executives by Nigerian authorities, following their meetings with government officials, highlights a concerning state of affairs w
- [Nigeria’s North vs South Divide is Hurting The Country](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/01/nigerias-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
- [Sudan’s devastating war raging in the background](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/16/sudans-devastating-war-raging-in-background/) - While much of the world’s focus on the conflicts currently being waged in Europe and the Middle East, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s
- [It's time to end the Discrimination Against Afro Hair](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/10/its-time-to-end-the-discrimination-against-afro-hair/) - A trend I have frequently observed over the years is that, every once in a while a story about a black student being forced to cut their Afro hair or facing di
- [Is Ibrahim Traoré Actually Improving Burkina Faso?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/09/is-ibrahim-traore-actually-improving-burkina-faso/) - Captain Ibrahim Traoré has been president of Burkina Faso for around one year at this point after taking over in a coup. During his time in power, he has mana
- [The News Deserts of Africa](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/08/the-news-deserts-of-africa/) - The term “News Desert” gained prominence in the United States of America after hundreds of daily and weekly newspapers were closed around the country, espe
- [Is this South Africa’s Most Important Election?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/02/is-this-south-africas-most-important-election/) - South Africa recently commemorated the end of Apartheid. During this time, the sacrifices that had been made by Nelson Mandela are remembered as well. After de
- [Why I started an African Podcast ](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/05/06/why-i-started-an-african-podcast/) - Podcasting is a medium that I have always found to be incredibly intriguing. The idea that people would be willing to listen to hours upon hours of just audio
- [Africa’s Politicians Are Too Old](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/30/africas-politicians-are-too-old/) - Africa has a major problem, its leaders are too old. Despite being the youngest continent in the world, Africa’s leaders are often many decades older than th
- [South Africa Could be Paradise, but it isn’t. Here’s why.](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/03/25/south-africa-could-be-paradise-but-it-isnt-heres-why/) - I have spent the majority of my life within Southern Africa, therefore as a result, I have always seen the influence South Africa has over many Southern Africa
- [Addressing Homophobia in Africa: The Dilemma faced by Western Countries](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/03/25/addressing-homophobia-in-africa-the-dilemma-faced-by-western-countries/) - A constant point of contention between Western nations and African nations has reared its ugly head again after the Ghanaian parliament passed a new anti-LGBTQ
- [Africa’s media must improve, if we are to see real change on the continent](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/03/25/africas-media-must-improve-if-we-are-to-see-real-change-on-the-continent/) - Since high school, I've been aware that my passion lies in journalism. I dedicated countless hours daily to immersing myself in media material covering governm
- [Africa’s Political Class Is Too Out Of Touch ](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/29/africas-political-class-is-corrupt-and-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 are. This has served as
- [Are Natural Resources a Blessing or a Curse in Africa?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/26/are-natural-resources-a-blessing-or-a-curse-in-africa/) - When you look at the dire economic state of many African countries, it’s almost difficult to believe that so many of our countries are so resource-rich. Yet
- [We need more Democracy in Africa, not less](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/25/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
- [Why "Coloured" in Africa and "Black" in America?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/23/why-coloured-in-africa-and-black-in-america/) - One of the strangest aspects of American culture that I never quite understood growing up was seeing Black people and Coloured people being grouped together un
- [Is Africa's Birthrate Too High? ](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/22/are-africans-having-too-many-children/) - While much of the developed world is currently facing population collapse due to the low fertility rates among their citizens, Africa is experiencing an ever-g
- [Are North Africans Really African?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/19/are-north-africans-really-african/) - One of the strangest pieces of news content I ever came across was of Tunisia’s president Kais Saied, when he stated that there is a “plot to change the de
- [Is it time to change Africa's Borders?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/18/is-it-time-to-change-africas-borders/) - Africa’s borders were not drawn up by Africans. They were drawn up by Europeans during the colonial era, often without much regard for the different ethnic g
- [The Battle Between State Media and Private Media in Africa](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/24/the-battle-between-state-media-and-private-media-in-africa/) - In many countries around the world, much of their media coverage is centered around two opposing political and social ideologies. The binary choice given to ne
- [What Happened To Pan Africanism?](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/16/is-pan-africanism-dead/) - With various wars taking place around the continent, a lack of unity between African nations, stifling economic growth and many more issues faced by the contin
- [Africa is Too Car Centric](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/17/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 N
- [Africa’s Housing Crisis ](https://www.sahelpost.com/2024/04/11/africas-housing-crisis/) - Often when we hear the term “housing crisis,” it is in reference to mostly developed nations. In many developed nations, especially in Western nations, the

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