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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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Africa in Transition
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The Record Breakers
Nigerians’ seemingly coordinated assault on the Guinness World Records offers a didactic lens into the national psyche and the state of the nation. Read More
Democracy Deferred in Senegal
President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone Senegal’s elections threatens the country’s democratic identity.
Life After Weber
What if the solution to insecurity in Nigeria is beyond the capacity of the state?
The Cult of Dirigisme
Despite repeated failure, faith in closely controlled economies among Africa’s political elites remains strong.
Gabon’s Balancing Act
Gabon’s transitional government struggles to make the case for readmission into regional and global institutions.
Acts of Privation
Feeling stuck and unheeded, young Nigerians are increasingly resorting to all manner of desperate measures.
New Deals Open Old Wounds in the Horn of Africa
An already tense security environment in the Horn of Africa is growing even more perilous.
Religious Rumblings
Nigerians are increasingly frustrated with the Bola Tinubu administration, none more so than Nigerian Christians.
History Breeds Skepticism in the DRC’s Electoral Results
Attempts to promote “stability” in 2019 bear predictable consequences in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s most recent election.
The Destructive Drive in African Politics
The descent into normlessness in various African countries calls for a new scholarly and policy approach.
Ethiopia in Troubled Waters
Ethiopia has struggled to recover from the fallout of the Tigray conflict, with few signs of improvement for 2024.
