International relations academic, Folashadé Soulé-Kohndou, thinks African governments are starting to negotiate better terms with more powerful countries. Read our interview.
On Sunday, 26 June 2022, the governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle, announced that residents of the state can now apply to own gun licenses to protect themselves from gunmen and kidnappers. Read more.
Unlike in Afghanistan, where the Taliban has routinely threatened the freedom of women, the Nigerian state must continue to prioritize empowering the most vulnerable in society. Read more.