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Habibi, Come to Dubai? Lifting Nigeria’s Visa Ban Won’t Fix the Country’s Reputation

Victoria AuduSeptember 15, 2023

The Nigerian government announced the lifting of the year-long visa ban barring Nigerians from entering the UAE following a meeting between President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. There is however controversy as this has not been confirmed by the UAE yet.

August/September 2023

Conflict in Sudan The Invisibility of the African Union

Catarina MilhazesSeptember 15, 2023

The African Union’s diplomatic efforts in Sudan are evidence of the difficulties faced by the continental organization with regard to its autonomy and credibility. But its efforts, despite not solving all the problems, are not completely insignificant.

August/September 2023Sudan

Another Military Takeover What We Know About the Coup in Gabon

Victoria AuduSeptember 3, 2023

Gabon follows Niger on the list of countries that have experienced coups in Africa after the military ‘cancelled’ the Gabon general election results. Without military intervention, Ali Bongo Ondimba would have resumed his third term in office continuing a 54-year family dynasty.

August/September 2023

Bribes and Other Crimes Diezani Alison-Madueke Joins the Ranks of Internationally Charged Nigerian Politicians

Victoria AuduAugust 27, 2023

Nigeria’s former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been charged in the UK with bribery adding to the ranks of politicians enshrouded in corruption. As corruption soars and authorities embezzle resources, Nigerians continue to plummet into poverty forgotten by those who swore to protect them.

August/September 2023

Africa’s Moment Beyond the Spectre of Global Powers

Kosi OgbuliAugust 24, 2023

The debate surrounding which foreign nation—be it the US, China or Russia—has the ‘upper hand’ in Africa has led to a competitive narrative that often overshadows the more significant question: what do African nations themselves want?

AfricaAugust/September 2023

Zimbabwe’s Next Hero? Zimbabwe Celebrates Heroes’ Day on Their Way to the Polls

Victoria AuduAugust 15, 2023

Later this month, Zimbabwe will elect a new president. The options include a 45-year-old youth leader and the 80-year-old sitting president, who has been in politics longer than the youth leader has been alive.

August/September 2023Zimbabwe

Nigeria’s ‘Angriest’ Ministerial Nominee Has a Point Who is Bosun Tijani and Why are Nigerians Debating His Tweets?

Yusuf OmotayoAugust 13, 2023

The outrage that has trailed Bosun Tijani’s ministerial nomination over his old tweets is misdirected. If anything, Nigerians need to be just as angry as those tweets.

August/September 2023Nigeria

What’s Happening in Niger? The Implications of the July 2023 Niger Coup

Kosi OgbuliAugust 6, 2023

The Niger coup is a sobering reminder of West Africa’s vulnerability to military intervention and the continuous struggle for democratic consolidation. The question now is not only about Niger’s future but also about the future of democratic governance in West Africa.

August/September 2023Niger

Tinubu vs Hunger How Will Bola Tinubu Solve Nigeria’s Food Crisis?

Kosi OgbuliJuly 30, 2023

Nigeria’s food insecurity crisis has worsened. The emergency President Tinubu has declared is the first step towards acknowledging and addressing this escalating crisis. It now requires a sustained, multi-faceted response to mitigate the severity and ultimately reverse the trend.

June/July 2023Nigeria

Put the Student before the Loan A Student Perspective on Nigeria’s Student Loan Act

Afeez OladimejiJuly 25, 2023

Although the 2022 Student Loan Act was signed into law recently, with presumably good intentions, the provisions of the act do not reflect the reality of the intended beneficiaries—students from lower-income-earning families.

June/July 2023Nigeria