Is Democracy Failing in Africa?
By Assam Francis The recent attempted coup in the Benin Republic is more than just a headline; it is a warning sign that democracy is slowly losing its grip on the continent. A deep dive into this reveals that over the last decade, the relationship between African leaders and their citizens has fractured, revealing a[…]
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Africa’s 2025 Coup Wave: What It Means for Democracy
By Oluwaseun Taiwo As 2025 winds down, it is hard to ignore how deeply military coups and attempted takeovers have shaped Africa’s political landscape. What used to feel like shocks have started to resemble a pattern, stretching from the Sahel to the Gulf of Guinea and even into countries once seen as democratic anchors. This[…]
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November 2025 unrest in Nigeria: Terror, Kidnappings, and a Nation in Fear
By Oluwaseun Taiwo November 2025 has been a month that reopens old wounds for Nigeria. The surge in terror attacks, mass kidnappings, and audacious assaults on schools and churches has left many of us questioning not only the capacity of our institutions but also the resilience of our society. The kidnapping of schoolgirls in Kebbi,[…]
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Geopolitics and the ‘Christian Genocide’ Narrative in Nigeria: Who Shapes the Story and Why?
By Praise Laoye Violence in Nigeria is real, and the way it is described shapes how the world responds. Nigeria sits at the center of competing global narratives, each advanced by actors with different agendas. Its conflict landscape consisting of ethnic tensions, territorial disputes, banditry, farmer–herder clashes, jihadist insurgency, and political violence often overlap. Yet,[…]
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Uganda’s Pre-Election Fear: The Disappearance of Activists And Voices of Change
By Rubi As Uganda draws closer to its 2026 general election, tension and uncertainty are spreading across the nation. Reports of activists, opposition members, and human rights defenders being kidnapped or disappearing without trace are on the rise. What should be a season of open political expression has turned into one of fear and silence.[…]
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MADAGASCAR MAY BE ONLY THE BEGINNING: WHAT AFRICA’S LATEST COUP REVEAL ABOUT THE CONTINENT’S FRAGILITY
By Assam Francis African politics has become one to reckon with over the past two decades. The continent has evolved from being merely an attraction for its abundant resources to emerging as a geopolitical heavyweight, commanding attention from global powers competing for influence and strategic partnerships. Yet beneath this newfound prominence lies a troubling paradox:[…]
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Madagascar’s Coup: When the Lights Went Out, the People Switched On
By Oluwaseun Taiwo When the lights went out across Antananarivo in October 2025, most people thought it was just another blackout another night of waiting in the dark. But this time, the darkness felt different. It was not just about the electricity grid failing; it was about a system that had been failing for years.[…]
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Democracy in Retreat: Do the Youth in Africa Still Believe in the Ballot Box?
By Praise Laoye Right from when we are young, we are told that democracy is the voice of the people. We are told that the ballot box holds the power to shape our future. We were taught that each vote is vital, that every citizen’s vote counts. But somewhere between all that, the belief began[…]
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Cote d’Ivoire’s Election Has Lost All Pretense of Democracy and is Trending Toward Authoritarianism
By Dr Jeslyn Lemke The recent violent crackdowns on opposition protests in Abidjan on Oct. 12 by state police forces is the final signal president Alassane Ouattara of 15 years is not running a free and fair national election in Cote d’Ivoire. With only a few days left before the Oct. 25 election, Ouattara has[…]
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African Youth Leadership Development Programme (AYLDP)
CACD and its partner, Berkha Africa has launched its flagship African Youth Leadership Development Programme (AYLDP) – a continental programme designed to empower young Africans with the practical skills, ethical grounding, and visionary mindset needed to lead change within their communities and across diverse sectors. At the heart of AYLDP are five strategic pillars: Mindset[…]
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