Africa’s 2024 Elections: Unveiling Progress, Challenges, and the Path to Democratic Accountability
By Oluwaseun Taiwo The year 2024 has been a pivotal one for electoral processes across Africa, with several nations going to the polls to elect their leaders. In 2024, Africa witnessed a dynamic electoral landscape, with over 15 national elections taking place across the continent. These elections have offered a mix of progress, challenges, and[…]
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NIGERIA’S HUMAN SECURITY CRISIS IN 2024: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR A BETTER 2025
By Francis Assam Human security remains a cornerstone of every thriving society. In today’s world, insecurity is often viewed as an unavoidable reality, marked by threats on multiple fronts. Across both developed and developing nations, challenges such as natural disasters, violent conflicts, persistent poverty, epidemics, and economic downturns have resulted in widespread hardships. These challenges[…]
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Malian Junta Conflict with Tuareg rebels; What’s at stake?
By Adam Abass The Malian junta seized power in 2020 and fully took control of the government in a counter-coup in 2021, displacing the transitional government. Since then, relations between the junta and the separatist Tuareg rebels in the north have deteriorated. The Tuareg secessionist forces, once aligned with Islamist groups in the country, have[…]
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The Rise of Lakurawa: Unmasking Nigeria’s Emerging Terrorist Threat
By Oluwaseun Taiwo The emergence of Lakurawa, a new terrorist group in Nigeria’s North-west, marks a troubling escalation in the region’s security challenges. This threat adds to the devastation already caused by bandits and other armed groups, deepening the insecurity that has plagued states like Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and Katsina. The group’s presence and operations[…]
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YOUTH-DRIVEN MOVEMENTS AND AFRICA’S FUTURE: LESSONS FROM MOZAMBIQUE
By Francis Assam In the last two years, Africa has witnessed a powerful wave of youth-led activism, signalling a new era of hope and transformation. From rallying against oppressive policies to unseating long entrenched governments, the youth have taken centre stage, reclaiming their role as catalysts for change. Some compare this momentum to the fervour[…]
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THE “NEW SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA”: ECONOMIC & SECURITY IMPLICATIONS.
By Francis Assam Africa has incredibly shaped the course of global history over the past three centuries. Once dubbed the dark continent due to colonial preconceptions, Africa has emerged as a key player in global development, owing to its vast resources and man power. According to the Atlantic Council, Africa holds around 30% of the[…]
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CNG in Nigeria: Evaluating Its Impact and Future Potential
By Oluwaseun Taiwo Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is becoming a pivotal part of Nigeria’s energy transformation, especially following the removal of fuel subsidies in 2023. The widespread adoption of CNG could have far-reaching impacts on the economy, environment, and global energy positioning. But what does this mean for Nigeria, and how does CNG stack up[…]
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AU’s First Stabilization Mission: A Glance at its Operational Mandate and its implication.
By Adam Abass The AU peace operation forces have been deployed to Somalia since 2007 to combat the Al-Shabaab Islamist insurgency. Over the years, the mission has undergone several transformations, with the latest mission mandate (ATMIS) expected to withdraw from the country in late 2024. However, ATMIS is set to be replaced by a new[…]
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Prevalence in Africa
By Oluwaseun Taiwo At the beginning of the century in year 2000, the average life expectancy in Africa was 46 years old. By 2019, life expectancy in Africa increased to 56 years, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region 2022 Report. The demographic shift in population due to increasing life expectancy has led[…]
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TERRORISM IN THE SAHEL: CAN THE ALLIANCE PREVAIL?
By Francis Assam The Alliance of Sahel States, a relatively new regional bloc comprised of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, has emerged as a significant player in Africa’s geopolitical landscape. Despite grappling with severe political instability, marked by military coups in each of these countries, the alliance faces an even greater threat: Jihadist group known[…]
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