Harnessing the Economic Potentials of Northern Nigeria: An insight into Sustainable Development for the Region
By Adam Abass Northern Nigeria is faced with multi-faceted challenges that stem from widespread poverty, high levels of illiteracy, unemployment, and years of violent extremist activities. These issues have devastated the region, crippled its local economy and have impeded development opportunities compared to other areas of the country. Consequently, the region shows a significant developmental[…]
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Alliance of Sahel States: The New Regional Bloc Challenging ECOWAS
By Oluwaseun Taiwo In a significant move for African geopolitics, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formed a new alliance called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) on September 16, 2023. This defense pact challenges the long-established Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Initially, AES seemed to be a reaction to ECOWAS’s threat of military[…]
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Nigeria’s Minimum Wage Quandary
By Elizabeth Ibe The debate over minimum wage increment in Nigeria is a complex one, with strong arguments on both sides. On one hand, there is a compelling case for increasing the minimum wage to improve the living standards of low-income earners. On the other, there are concerns about the potential negative impacts on the[…]
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Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security in Nigeria: Insights from the Israel-Hamas War
By Lauretta Jimba In today’s world, where the digital landscape plays an increasingly critical role in National security, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into cyber defense strategies has become more essential. The ongoing war between Israel and Hamas provides valuable insights into how AI can be used to reduce cyber threats and strengthen cyber[…]
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Russia’s Coercive Military Tactics, a Threat to Russo-African Relations?
By Unwana Samuel Recent reports from Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence suggest that Russia is ramping up efforts to recruit mercenaries from Africa to help with its frontline operations in Ukraine. According to these reports, the mercenaries are citizens of Rwanda, Burundi, Congo, and Uganda. They are promised a monthly payment of $2,000 to $2,200 and the[…]
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From Apartheid to Extremism: The Unresolved Issues Fueling South Africa’s Right-Wing Movement
By Chidinma Nebolisa In 2022, Pastor Harry Johannes Knoesen was convicted by a South African court for plotting to indiscriminately kill Black people and overthrow the government to reinstate White rule. According to the prosecution, the acclaimed leader of the National Christian Movement was said to be exploring the possibility of using a biological weapon[…]
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Dr. Michael Nwankpa is participating in Futuribles’ round table on Nigeria’s future.
Dr. Michael Nwankpa, the Founding Director / Director of Research at CACD is participating in round table on Nigeria’s future organized by Futuribles and coming up on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟳 𝟭𝟳:𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟵:𝟬𝟬. Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7209834977633398784/
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Elizabeth Pearson, PhD promoted to the Senior Lecturer
One of CACD Fellows – Elizabeth Pearson, PhD has been promoted to the position of Senior Lecturer at University of London, Royal Holloway. From all of us at the Centre for African Conflict and Development we say congratulations to our esteemed fellow.
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Can Africa’s Diaspora Alter the Continent’s Future Stability Landscape?
By Komlan Avoulete, MA DIR The attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on May 19, 2024, was not just another failed power grab. It exposes a worrying trend with long-term implications: the role of the African diaspora in exacerbating instability in already fragile African states. While Africa holds immense potential, its future[…]
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CHIBOK’S SILENT STRUGGLE: REBUILDING A COMMUNITY IN THE SHADOW OF TRAUMA
By Chidinma Nebolisa 14th April 2024 marked the 10th anniversary of the infamous kidnapping of 276 young girls from the Chibok community in Borno state, Nigeria by the Boko Haram terrorist group. The schoolgirls, aged 12-18, were abducted at night from their dormitory at the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok town, and taken to[…]
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