Decolonizing Security: Assessing the Implications of France’s Military Withdrawal from Africa
By Oluwaseun Taiwo For decades, France has played a central role in the security and economic affairs of its former African colonies. From military interventions to economic partnerships and political influence, its presence has been deeply entrenched. However, a significant shift is now underway. France is withdrawing its troops from several Western and French-speaking African[…]
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AfCFTA and the Future of Africa’s Economic Prosperity
By Francis Assam The international system is composed of various continents and countries, none of which are entirely self-sufficient. This interdependence underscores the importance of international trade, as nations leverage their unique resources to foster economic growth. Africa, in particular, is abundantly blessed with both natural and human resources, ranging from crude oil, gold, coltan,[…]
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The Future of Democracy in West Africa: ECOWAS at a Crossroads
By Oluwaseun Taiwo Democracy in West Africa is at a turning point, being challenged by military takeovers, public disillusionment, and systemic inefficiencies. Across the Sahel, democratic progress is inhibited by military-led governments, insecurity, and geopolitical pressures, with recent coups in Burkina Faso and Mali highlighting the fragile state of transitions. As ECOWAS approaches its 50th[…]
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PAN-AFRICANISM: A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION TO AFRICA’S ECONOMIC AND SECURITY CRISIS
By Francis Assam Africa has held immense geopolitical significance since the era of colonialism. With its abundant resources and strategic location, nations worldwide have consistently sought to establish relationships with the continent, primarily driven by trade and resource extraction. However, during colonial times, these interactions were largely exploitative, leaving Africa economically disadvantaged and fostering a[…]
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The Ethnic Conflict in Northern Ethiopia
By Adam Abass Northern Ethiopia has been engulfed in a series of violent conflicts since 2020, following the deployment of Ethiopian federal government troops to the Tigray region for a special operation, which escalated into a full-scale civil war between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray rebels. After two years of brutal and devastating war,[…]
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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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