Nigeria: The Government of Nigeria Versus Senator Ted Cruz

The security crisis in Nigeria may be complicated, but that does not make it any less religious. Read more »

Madagascar: Protests Arrive in Madagascar

Poor public service provision, poverty, and inequality have made Rajoelina's government the latest target of Gen Z demonstrations. Read more »

Nigeria: Je Suis Yahaya

The Supreme Court of Nigeria should free Yahaya Sharif-Aminu and declare blasphemy laws in the country unconstitutional. Read more »

Nigeria: Lynching in the Name of God

Official inaction is giving free rein to religious lawlessness in Nigeria. Read more »

Africa: Who Needs Pan-Africanism?

Africa does not need political unity; it needs to rally round proven ideas. Read more »

Zambia: Rising Political Frustration in Zambia

If Hichilema wants to repeat the coalition that delivered him the last election, he should focus less on the funeral arrangements of his predecessor and more on delivering wins to… Read more »

Somalia: When It Comes to Somalia, It's Always Complicated

Pivoting to Somaliland does not mean the U.S. can wash its hands of Somalia. Read more »

Africa: Diplomacy Without Consequences

The problem with the Rubio memo is not what it says about American attitude towards Africa, it is what it says about the country's conception of itself and its historical mission… Read more »

Nigeria: The Limits of Constitutional Engineering

Nigeria's problems are unlikely to be solved by well-meaning amendments to its laws. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Another DRC Peace Deal

Adding M23 to the talks is a positive step, but the agreement's test will be whether it can change circumstances on the ground. Read more »

Nigeria: The Opposition Versus Tinubu

A new alliance of old and recent adversaries is figuring how to make Tinubu a one-term president. Read more »

Africa: Deadly Encounters

Why is contact between law enforcement and the average citizen in Africa so frequently lethal? Read more »

Kenya: Gen Z Uncowed

Ruto's best efforts fail to avoid Kenya's youth returning to the streets. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Peace in Theory

The U.S. and Qatar brokered peace agreement for Eastern DRC is a long way from conflict termination. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Never-Ending Security Nightmare

Escalating violence is a worrying reminder that things are not at ease in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Government of the Day

The renegade-turned-statesman evolution of Government Ekpemupolo captures a profound shift in political authority and social eminence in contemporary Nigeria. Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Political Tension in Côte d'Ivoire

Economic successes do not obviate the need for political transition. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa At the White House

Will the U.S. and South Africa recover relations from the brink? Read more »

Africa: Letter to a Young African

A warning about soldiers in power, and the folly of cutting off one's nose to spite the face. Read more »

Niger: A Political Breakthrough?

Is the nascent consensus on state police in Nigeria a political ruse or a giant step towards true federalism in the country? Read more »

Uganda: Warning Signs in Uganda

Muhoozi's bizarre and troubling social media presence fans the flames of political violence. Read more »

Burkina Faso: The Cult of Traoré

Rather than a beacon of hope, Burkinabè tyrant Ibrahim Traoré is a pointer to everything that is wrong with the continent. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Why Cobalt Mining in the DRC Needs Urgent Attention

Professor Dorothée Baumann-Pauly is director of the Geneva Center for Business and Human Rights at Geneva University's School for Economics and Management and research… Read more »