Africa

World Cup Tragedy Of South Africa

The urge in the beginning had been to entitle this piece “The Death of African Solidarity”. It took no time at all for me to...

South Africa: We Are All Victims

South Africa has pursued post-apartheid policies, the consequences of which we are seeing today. The country has a terrifying, soft underbelly which is now...

Manufacturers of Coups and Bandits   

Coups and bandits are all the rage these days. Just the other day, December 7 to be exact, there was the hot news that soldiers...

The Role of International Actors in Promoting Digital Authoritarianism in Africa

Digital authoritarianism is a common phenomenon in both democratic and non-democratic societies, albeit, with varying dimensions and manifestations. It is defined by Polyakova...

The Challenges of Solving Terrorism in Africa

Terrorism is a plague from which no continent or country is immune… Coninsx. The above statement exemplifies how widespread the menace of terrorism is around...

Digitization and Democratization in Africa

Many African countries became authoritarian states in the early phase of their post-colonial state. Many leaders were able to combine elements of a democratic...

From Canada To US To See Dennis Brutus

A lot of characters make so much noise about fleeing Nigeria and going abroad in search of the so-called greener pastures. Me, I am totally...

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: A Case of Giving a Dog a Bad Name

Most observers of the macabre dance of tears, sweat, and blood currently playing out in Ukraine, blame Russia for sparking off the enervating conflict....

Zambia’s Historic Youth-Driven Vote – Indicators for Nigeria

Last week, Zambians elected a new President in a historic vote. Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema won by a landslide against the incumbent, Edgar Lungu,...

The Complicity of the West in Nigeria’s Security Challenges

The recent statement by former American envoy to Nigeria John Campbell that it is unlikely for Nigeria to get technical and financial support from...

Ridding the Country of Acrimonious Opposition Politics

Writing in the December 2019 edition of the Atlantic, under the title of "How America Ends: A tectonic demographic shift is under way. Can...

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Corruption Fight In Political Disguise

If ethical governance is narrowly defined as the constant attempts by governments to legitimize themselves through the establishment of a transparent and honest leadership, the battle against corruption is one of the major indicators of shaping it...

In Search Of Skilled Artisans

In Nigeria today, there seems to be an upsurge in the preference for skilled artisans, craftsmen and masons from Togo, Ghana and other African countries...

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Again, a thought for Leah Sharibu

Thursday, May 14, 2020, will mark Leah Sharibu’s 17th year of existence on earth. By that day, she...

Iborinitis (1)

James Ibori is the quintessential raw material for a thriller writer. He is the value-neutral, graft-drunk dude from rogue to riches and because he could swing backwards, he is also the dude from riches to rogue...

Digitization and Democratization in Africa

Many African countries became authoritarian states in the early...

Another Wasted Life

History will never forgive those who refused to take a positive decision in the case of the late Ms Eze Elizabeth Alabi...

Understanding Youth Conflict and Sustainable Initiative Model (2)

Conflict is one of the major concerns not only in any given continent, it also affects the international community as well. Conflict is simply the absence of peace, and the successive introduction of diversified sense of humor of people within the context of a community or society...

Babangida And His NLNG Show

Babangida craves any opportunity to shout out and holler about his negative genius and perverted wisdom as if nothing else matters in a country of over 140million people...

Charles Taylor: Nigeria and Obasanjo’s Credibility is at Stake

Liberia is far ahead of most African countries in terms of the number of warlords and despots she has produced. And among these malevolent and despicable human beings, Charles Ghankay Taylor was a legend. He was accused of virtually everything reprehensive...