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Kofi Annan’s quest for a better Africa
As Kofi Annan receives a three-day state funeral in Ghana, we should take the opportunity to celebrate and remember his vision and optimism. Tributes ... -
“It’s everywhere”: Vote-buying gets more brazen in Nigeria ahead of 2019
With party agents openly offering people cash for votes, many fear that money could be the determining factor in Nigeria’s upcoming elections. Last week, ... -
Nigeria: A displacement crisis that runs deeper than Boko Haram
Water shortages in northeastern Nigeria are leading people to be displaced and discouraging others from returning home. Camps are struggling to cope. This article ... -
Here, queer, and speaking up: LGBTQ Nigerians tell their stories
In one of the world’s most homophobic countries, a new generation of writers are writing queer people into existence. On Nigeria’s streets, on the ... -
Nigeria is home to 500+ kinds of graft. Here’s a new way to think about them.
Corruption in Nigeria is complicated, far-reaching, and multi-faceted. A new taxonomy can help us make sense of it. Corruption in Nigeria runs the gamut ... -
Insiders insight: Is Côte d’Ivoire’s amnesty just shrewd politics?
To get the whole Insiders’ Newsletter, helping you keep track of and understand developments on the continent, click HERE to subscribe and get your ... -
Tensions and rigging allegations as Mali awaits election second-round
The first round of Mali’s presidential elections were marred by widespread accusations of ballot-stuffing, vote-buying and corruption. Malians look set to vote again on ... -
Unschooled and underfunded: How Nigeria’s desperately failing its young
Nigeria has the highest number of out-of-school children in the world. Many teachers can barely pass grade-4 tests. In the 7th century BC, the ... -
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 ...
