In memoriam: Prof. Kwasi Wiredu – the philosopher’s philosopher
On 6 January, Africa lost another of its great thinkers. Cameron Duodu pays tribute to the Ghanaian philosopher Kwasi Wiredu, a great son of Africa.
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Thomas O. Mensah – The engineer who revolutionised the internet
Dr Mensah is an expert in fibre optics and nano technology without whose work fibre optics would not be what it is today. Baffour Ankomah profiles one of Global Africa’s great scientists.
Is this the end of Boko Haram?
In recent months, thousands of Boko Haram fighters have surrendered to authorities in Nigeria and Cameroon, but the prospects of lasting peace are limited as long as the underlying causes of disaffection remain
What the fall of Afghanistan means for Africa
If the West is no longer willing to engage with international terror groups, what is to stop them from running riot in Africa?
Is a China-style ‘Great Firewall’ coming in Nigeria?
Having already banned Twitter, could Nigeria go the whole hog and emulate China by creating its own firewall for total control? Finbarr Toesland investigates.
Soyinka at his searing best
In his first novel in 47 years, Wole Soyinka is back to his unique style, with an unflinching look at the often absurd complexities of life in Nigeria that is also a rollicking whodunit.