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Gabon Coup: Ali Bongo had it coming

The coup in Gabon, unlike the one in Niger, to me could be seen coming long before it occurred. President Ali Bongo had been in power for 14 years, ha

The anxieties are here

Today is just a day; yes, another day. With Nigeria and Nigerians, it’s more than just a day. It’s a day and a moment of anxieties, worries and confus

Mitigating recurring floods in Nigeria

Nigeria is already facing multiple humanitarian crises: violence from militant/bandits groups; Boko Haram; outbreaks of diseases including diphtheria

Undemocratic Transitions and Warning Signs of Dangerous Precedents in Africa

By Olasupo Abideen Just as stakeholders are trying to navigate how to find resolution to the ongoing political saga in Niger Republic, the most recent

Let’s Make Some Noise for Ali Bongo

By Zayd Ibn Isah “Have you heard?” “What happened again? Did your wife give birth to another bouncing baby boy?” “No, no