Beyond the Ballot: What Nigerians Should Expect as the 2027 General Elections Approach
By Oluwaseun Taiwo Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are gradually moving from political speculation to national reality. Across the country, conversations about political parties, possible candidates, primary election, campaign strategies, and regional alliances are already gaining momentum. While elections in Nigeria are often dominated by personalities and political drama, the coming electoral cycle presents a broader[…]
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Climate Change and Conflict in Africa: How Environmental Stress Fuels Insecurity
By Esther Oniseitan Climate change has become one of the most pressing security challenges facing Africa today. Although the continent contributes the least to global carbon emissions, it remains one of the regions most vulnerable to the effects of rising temperatures, desertification, droughts, flooding, and environmental degradation. Across the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, the[…]
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Uganda’s Anti-Aid Strategy: A Path to Independence or a Prelude to Financial Pressure?
By Angel Uganda is a country located in East Africa that is rich in natural resources, fertile agricultural land, and untapped economic potential, while also occupying a strategic position within the Great Lakes region through its borders with Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Despite its wealth in gold, copper,[…]
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Nigeria’s Economic Reforms and the Rising Cost of Living: Are Citizens Being Left Behind?
By Esther Oniseitan Nigeria’s economy is undergoing one of its most significant transitions since the return to democratic rule in 1999. Under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, sweeping reforms have been introduced with the promise of stabilizing public finances, attracting foreign investment, and repositioning the country for long-term growth. These reforms include the removal[…]
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Africa Must Unite or Fall
By Assam Francis The world is on fire, and nobody is pretending otherwise anymore. Russia’s war on Ukraine is grinding through its fourth year. Israel has gone from Gaza to Lebanon to a direct exchange with Iran, with America watching its back the whole time. The threat to the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly[…]
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THE RISE OF YOUTH-LED PEACE INITIATIVES IN AFRICA- HOW YOUNG AFRICANS ARE WORKING TO PREVENT LOCAL CONFLICTS
By Esther Oniseitan There have been significant changes across Africa, and Africa’s teeming youth remain at the forefront of these changes. Africa has the youngest population in the world, with over 60% of its population under the age of 25. This demographic reality is shaping not just the continent’s future but also how peace and[…]
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Senegal’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law: Clash of Cultures or Infringement on Basic Human Rights?
By Esther Oniseitan In March 2026, Senegal drew widespread attention with a new anti-LGBTQ+ law, one of the toughest in West Africa. Under the revised provisions, consensual same-sex relationships could attract prison sentences of up to ten years. Even more striking, simply speaking up for LGBTQ+ rights, organizing meetings, or accepting foreign funding could put[…]
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When Truth Competes: Information, Misinformation, and Disinformation in Africa’s Digital Democracy
By Oluwaseun Taiwo Scroll. Like. Share. Repeat. That is the rhythm of today’s information ecosystem, where a single post can travel across borders in seconds, shape opinions, and influence political outcomes. Social media has transformed how people engage with news, governance, and democracy across Africa, opening spaces that were once controlled by traditional media. Yet,[…]
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Sudan: The Crisis the World Chose to Ignore
By Assam Francis While the world has its attention on the ongoing missile parade between Iran, Israel and the United States, Sudan is still burning for nearly three years, and I keep asking myself the same question: why does the world only seem to grieve in certain time zones? Since April 2023, the Sudanese Armed[…]
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How Global Conflicts Are Driving Fuel Price Shocks and Economic Pressure Across Africa
By Esther Oniseitan In the world today, all countries or states are connected by certain needs, goods or services, as no nation is an island or can survive on its own. Therefore, conflicts or wars in one part of the world might have a direct impact on the economy or livelihood of other countries, just[…]
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