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Defections and deflections: Who now holds the balance of power in Nigeria?
Dozens of politicians, including the Senate President and three governors, have defected from the ruling party. There could be more to come. This week, ... -
Three predictions about Mali’s 2018 presidential election
It is hard to see how anything good, or different, will come from Mali’s election on 29 July. News from Mali just keeps getting ... -
Nigeria: Buhari under fire as deadly herder-farmer clashes continue
The government says it’s addressing the expanding conflict. But as the death toll rises, many see its actions as insufficient. With deadly clashes between ... -
African Election Watch: Keep up to date with all the upcoming votes
This week, the Insiders’ Newsletter is introducing the new segment “Election Watch”. This comprehensive roundup of all upcoming African elections will cover their main ... -
Nigeria’s grand plan to stop fake news in 2019? Fight fire with fire.
Information Minister Lai Mohammed defends the government’s record, talks up Buhari’s 2019 chances, and discusses the challenge of misinformation. The words typically used to ... -
Seeking justice in The Gambia: Why Jammeh’s days are numbered
The Gambia may not be ready yet. But it’s only a matter of time until the conditions are right to prosecute former president Jammeh. ... -
Sinking or waiting? The once mighty Biafra movement under pressure
IPOB’s call for a shut-down might fall flat. But many will nonetheless mark Biafra Day in more or less coordinated, more or less personal, ... -
Meet some of the foot soldiers in Nigeria’s quiet gender revolution
From politics to grassroots campaigning to online spaces, women in Nigeria are mobilising and speaking out. Here are three leading the charge. As Nigeria ... -
Why Buhari likes Trump, Africa’s next female president, and much more
Welcome to a special free edition of The Insiders’ Newsletter! Every week, our eagle-eyed team of journalists and experts having been breaking down key ...
