Things to Know About Nigeria’s New President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged as Nigeria’s new president-elect in the just concluded general elections. Mr. Tinubu who is a major player in Nigeria’s political…
Category: Politics
Kenya Elections 2022: Why William Ruto Won. Expectations For The New President
The 2022 general elections in Kenya which took place on Aug. 9, 2022, was generally peaceful. It was the third election under the new constitution…
Mixed Opinion As José Eduardo dos Santos Dies At 79
José Eduardo dos Santos, the second and longest president of Angola has died at the age of 79 in Barcelona, Spain. He has been suffering…
Why Did ECOWAS Lift Sanctions On Mali, Burkina Faso, And Guinea’s ‘Unthinkable’ Proposal
After a series of coups swept through Mali (May 2021), Guinea (September 2021), and Burkina Faso (January 2022), the Economic Community of West African States…
Africa’s Female Presidents of the 21st Century: Do They Differ From Their Male Counterparts?
The debate is ongoing. Are women more effective leaders than men? Studies have shown that women have qualities that give them an edge over men…
10 Best African Presidents in 2022
As African nations embrace democracy more and more, we are seeing the rise of competent African Presidents. From Tanzania to Gambia to Algeria, Africa is…
DISCUSSION: What Is Fueling The Rise Of Coups In West Africa?
It goes without saying that the 20th century gave birth to great political upheaval in Africa. From the fight for nationalism across the board to…
DISCUSSION: Is This Why President Adama Barrow Was Re-elected In A Landslide Victory?
In 2016, Gambia experienced new dawn when after more than two decades of electoral malpractice, the then-dictator Yahya Jammeh was defeated in an election.…
Year In Review: 31 Memorable Moments Of 2021
The year 2021 came with its highs and lows for most of the world. From the exhilarating news of the discovery of a malaria…
DISCUSSION: Do You Think Kenya Will Obey The ICJ Ruling On Kenya-Somalia Territorial Dispute?
The ICJ delivered its final verdict on a 4-year case involving the Somalia—Kenya maritime border dispute. These territorial disputes are common in border countries, especially…
