Might the Buhari regime finally be on to constructing a pact around its anti-corruption war? This is the question being asked in the wake of the rise of a virtual anti-corruption movement th... Read more
By Adagbo Onoja Punditry is already getting it wrong, going hysterical about how Donald doesn’t have one idea about Africa, how empty of Africa his own map of the world is. Others are afraid... Read more
Nigeria has just restored the teaching of History in schools, five years after it was taken off in favour of Civics. The decision was the outcome of pressures, pressure informed by a belief... Read more
By Greg Mills Plans are afoot to extract more value and better integrate fishing into the Mauritanian economy. Doing so will require a break from the past – including making considerable inv... Read more
Think About It: Chinese drones filling Africa’s skies, watching over Beijing’s interests. By Tobias Burgers and Scott N. Romaniuk for The Diplomat In our previous article, “Is China Establis... Read more
There are instances of language use in Nigeria that would raise the alarm bell anywhere in much of Europe and North America. Is it then the case that Nigerians have internalized and neutrali... Read more
China’s role in Africa is changing from resource extractor to long-term strategic partner. Djibouti is a prime example. By François Dubé for The Diplomat On April 8, 2016 China’s Ministry of... Read more
The new secretary general of the United Nations should drive substantive reforms, particularly accountability of the international body. Shutterstock African governments and civil society sh... Read more
By Adagbo ONOJA The past two decades have opened up every concepts and theories for contestation. One of such is the concept of borders. Once the definitive feature of sovereignty with a tak... Read more
By Adagbo Onoja In the first part of this interview, titled “Nigeria: Herdsmen Conflict is Civil War in the Making”, Professor Isawa Elaigwu went into details about how federalism could mana... Read more
