There is hardly anything elegant in the spectre of a former head of state being pursued criminally, and what is happening to Donald Trump and Jacob...
Still, on the subject of Nigeria’s social register, people like me had expressed cynicism about its veracity for several reasons when the Federal Government had attempted...
“First, they came for the socialists. I did not speak up because I was not a socialist. Next, they came for the trade unionists. I did...
Tanzania has had a good year so far, and President Samia Suluhu Hassan has not been very modest about her country’s good fortunes. She has happily...
In many countries, those who are interested in the management of public affairs join political parties to actualize their career in the public domain. Usually, the...
Evidence suggests that many African leaders dread retirement. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea is the world’s longest-serving president since October 12, 1982. He is...
In 2005, a peace agreement brought an end to hostilities between the Indonesian government and a secessionist insurgency in Aceh Province. In the course of that...
The idea of this week’s column is not original. Neither is the title. Both came from two senior citizens who are not only fans but also...
On April 15, 2023, the world was treated to a torrent of videos showing fierce air and ground fighting in Khartoum, adding Sudan to the list...
I must admit that the policies put into action by President Bola Tinubu these first few days are hard to explain. And indeed, it is not...