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Xenophobic attacks: Why the official outrage from Nigeria this time?
After repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Nigerian government response has typically been muted. Why was this time different? Earlier this month, a ... -
Africa Insiders: Is Liberia ready to address war crimes?
The essentials: Liberia’s President George Weah is making moves that may lead to the establishment of an economic and war crimes court. This week, ... -
Missing billions, losing patience: Liberia probe targets former officials
Under pressure over the economy and corruption, President Weah has launched a controversial anti-graft investigation. On 26 August, five former central bank officials pleaded ... -
Nigeria: Survey shows decrease in homophobic attitudes. Kind of.
Some findings show progress. Others paint a more complex picture. Last month, Nigeria’s most popular gossip blog Linda Ikeji republished a post from the ... -
Where will Boko Haram go next after ten years of moving around?
In the past decade, Boko Haram has gone from a village in Yobe, to attacking major cities, to bedding in around Lake Chad. Ten ... -
Insiders Insight: Gambia’s ex-leader accused of rape as truths emerge
African Arguments is and always will be freely-accessible to everyone. But we also have a separate spin-off product called the Africa Insiders Newsletter. It consists of weekly emails with additional ... -
“Not the change we voted for”: Liberia awaits more protests as anger rises
Following the 7 June protests, the organisers gave President Weah a one-month ultimatum to act. That deadline is fast-approaching. It has now been almost ... -
Accra’s fast food fight: McFood takes on Ghana’s local chop bars
For most, international fast food outlets are expensive, inaccessible and unfamiliar. But as more and more crop up, will the tide turn? By the ... -
Insiders Insight: Togo family dynasty eyes rule until 2030
African Arguments is and always will be freely-accessible to everyone. But we also have a separate spin-off product called the Africa Insiders Newsletter. It consists of weekly emails with additional ...
