African Arguments
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A manifesto for an ecosocial energy transition from the South
Movements from the Global South critique the existing neocolonial energy model and offer a just alternative. An appeal to leaders, institutions, and our brothers ... -
Did Nigeria’s election tech fail or was it sabotaged?
Young voters put their faith in digital technology. But at polling units nationwide, many were transported to an elections twilight zone. Victor Madu, a ... -
“Africanise or perish!” Climate remains high on AU agenda
From supporting Barbados’ plan to transform global climate finance, to pursuing G20 membership, climate was a key issue at the recent summit. From 17- ... -
Safi Faye: Farewell to a pioneering filmmaker
Senegalese filmmaker was the first African woman to make a commercial feature film, Kaddu Beykat, in 1975. Last Thursday, as filmmakers, curators and cinephiles were ... -
The Gangs of Gombe
Birthed by democracy, recruited by rival politicians, they have operated with impunity. This election season has been no different. On 12 December last year, ... -
Africa has its first chief heat officer. Five things should be on her agenda
Freetown’s heat officer can set an example to Africa and the world as temperatures and risks rise. Eugenia Kargbo has an unusual job: she ... -
Will technology deliver a clean election for Nigeria?
Voter registration is up, as confidence in election technology grows, but trust in the electoral commission continues to flounder. From tomorrow, 25 February, ... -
Boko Haram and Nigeria’s elections: The candidates’ security pledges
The activities of over 80 active militant groups have already pushed Nigeria to the brink. How will the new president respond? Awaiting the winner ... -
Inside the insurgency in northeastern Nigeria
As a regional force ratchets up pressure, rival Islamist factions engage in a brutal fratricidal war. Is it a matter of time before Boko ...
