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Charting the course to shared prosperity in Nigeria

With aggressive but reasonable policy interventions, Nigeria could have a significantly brighter future.

In search of Nigeria’s next president

In Nigeria, there is deep distrust in government and institutions

Former South African president predicts the end of the ruling party: history is on his side

ANC in power is coming to an end, says former South African president, Kgalema Motlanthe.

Africa’s coup wave

The democratization push in Africa’s poorest countries has failed to produce legitimate governments capable of delivering security and development, and…

From Algeria to Zimbabwe: How Africa’s autocrats cycle in and out of power

African states have in recent years shown a vulnerability to military takeovers and the forced removal of established leaders. But…

Why Africa cannot afford a second Cold War

For centuries, colonial powers, and then superpowers, viewed Africa exclusively through the prism of their economic, security, and geopolitical interests,…

Burna Boy is not a politically conscious ‘African Giant.’ Here’s why

Recently, Burna Boy has been unabashedly courting Western appeal

To win in 2023, Zimbabwe’s opposition will have to court the military

An alliance with the military may be distasteful, but it maybe be necessary to realise political change in Zimbabwe

Biden’s summit for democracy: what Africa needs to bring to the table

Seventeen African countries have been invited by US president Joe Biden to join nearly 100 other invitees for a virtual…

Zambian leader Hichilema’s first 100 days: The good, the bad and the alarming

By Sishuwa Sishuwa Hakainde Hichilema last week completed 100 days since he was inaugurated as president of Zambia. After a decade and…