John Magufuli’s Baby Fever What the President of Tanzania Gets Wrong about Population Growth in Africa
Why reducing neonatal mortality rates and poverty levels should be prioritized over population growth in Africa.
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June/July 2019
The Nigerian Space Conundrum On 20 Years of Space Exploration in Nigeria
Nigerian space institutions strive to meet the objectives set out in a 28-year roadmap amid widespread scepticism and constrained funding.
Zombiescapes Africa's Megacity Addiction
Across Africa, governments are looking to megacities to solve urban problems. But African cities need to focus less on skyscrapers and more on city halls.
A Common Currency for West Africa Why ECOWAS Needs the Eco
Despite widespread scepticism towards the Eco, having a common currency in West Africa is not only a smart idea but also a huge step in the right direction towards regional development and stronger intra-African trade.
Creating Africa Africa in the Global Contest of Looking and Representation
In the global contest of looking, Africa has not been granted equal status. We stand apart as the Other, stared at, looked down upon, and most times, lacking the vantage point to return the gaze.
Reading Nigeria’s Political History What to Read on Politics in Post-independence Nigeria
The texts in this reading list, while not exhaustive, expand on how Nigerian politics arrived at what it is today.
When Nigerians, Zimbabweans, and Rhodesians Talked About Race Revisiting Nigeria – Zimbabwe Relations
While Nigerian support for Zimbabwean and broader southern African liberation was extensive, it was considerably more nuanced and more fractured than often remembered.
Call for Submissions – Vol. 3, No. 3 Global Connections, Local Realities
Deadline 19 May, 2019: The Republic is currently accepting submissions for June/July 2019, in which authors will critically discuss technology as a globalizing force.