As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), it is imperative to reflect on both our past achievements and the challenges that lie …
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The Regional Partnership for Democracy (RPD) represents a timely and essential initiative in the pursuit of inclusive, accountable, and resilient political systems across West Africa. This forward-thinking initiative launched by …
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by Mohamed Gibril Sesay In today’s global economy, financial strength isn’t just measured in production output or trade flows. It’s built on trust on whether the world believes in your …
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Why do African leaders bow so low when standing next to Western politicians? Why do they extend their hands like beggars, waiting for aid that comes with hidden chains? Africa …
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Rwanda’s Zero Fleet Policy – Why Can’t The Rest Of Africa Follow Suit?
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehImagine a country where ministers don’t move around in convoys of armored SUVs, don’t live in taxpayer-funded mansions, and don’t enjoy a battalion of security guards at public expense. In …
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by Innocent Edemhanria President Donald Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the USAID have got many worried about the impacts on Africa and Nigeria in particular. Lessons can be drawn from …
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Africa At A Crossroads: From Resource Dependence To Industrial Powerhouse
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehIf you haven’t listened to Dr. Akinwumi Adesina’s recent interview with Rufai Oseni on Arise TV, you are missing out on one of the most important economic conversations of our …
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For decades, billions of dollars in foreign aid have poured into Africa, yet the continent remains shackled by poverty, underdevelopment, and economic stagnation. The narrative has always been that aid …
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Ghana’s recent presidential election has sent a powerful message to the rest of Africa and the world: that democracy can thrive even in the most challenging of circumstances. The victory …
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Nigeria’s self-proclaimed status as the ‘Giant of Africa’ is being questioned once again, and a recent example from Ghana highlights this reality. The ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Ghana …
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A Democratic Revolution in West Africa: What Ghana’s Elections Mean for Nigeria
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehFormer Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has achieved an extraordinary political comeback, winning the nation’s presidential election after his opponent, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, conceded defeat. Mahama’s return to power …
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The Baltasar Endonga Saga: A Disturbing Insight into Abuse of Power and Public Trust
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehA recent scandal involving prominent Equatorial Guinean official Baltasar Ebang Engonga has sent shockwaves through the country and beyond, raising questions about accountability, ethics, and the often fragile relationship between …
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By Kelly Ovie Umukoro In the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, stakeholders from around the world converged for the annual United Nations Civil Society Conference. Over 3,600 civil society representatives from …
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This is a long essay on the challenges of the Presidential System of Government in general, how it is constituted in Nigeria, and why it has failed to deliver development …
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Coups and earthquakes! Foreign journalists from America and Britain who covered Africa back in the day never tired on writing headline stories on coups and earthquakes in Africa. There is …
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By Benjamin Boakye As Nigeria and Ghana stand together to address pressing issues surrounding the debt crisis in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region, particularly in Ghana …