July 05, 2022
Nigeria: A Gathering Dis-Obi-Dience
The proverbial "Third Force" in Nigerian politics is finally making itself heard, but its chances of causing an upset are slim. Read more »
June 30, 2022
Sudan: Pro-Democracy Movement Persists in Sudan
Sudan's June 30 demonstrations reflect citizens' desire for civilian control of the state, and the junta's discomfort with expressions of popular will. The international actors… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Nigeria: APC Runs Into Headwinds As Christian Opposition to Muslim-Muslim Ticket Gains Traction in Nigeria
Presidential candidate faces a dilemma as religious factor threatens to undo campaign. Read more »
June 10, 2022
Nigeria: Tinubu's Emergence Sets the Stage for Titanic Presidential Battle, but Mood in the Country Is Foul
Nigeria's two major political parties have now picked their presidential candidates, but commotion across the country casts a shadow over the politics. Read more »
May 31, 2022
Nigeria: Elite Compact in Doubt As Atiku Abubakar's Emergence Blows Presidential Race Wide Open
The outcome of party presidential primaries appears to signal the end of post-military elite political consensus. Read more »
May 10, 2022
Nigeria: The Nigerian State Is the Greatest Threat to Nigerian Democracy
As the race for the Nigerian presidency takes shape, the fate of Nigeria itself hangs in the balance. Read more »