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?
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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.
Rekindling the hopes of Africa’s youth
Surveys indicate that African youth have lost faith in the current status quo and are looking for a future elsewhere. How can this be reversed? asks Onyekachi Wambu
Awards galore for The Milkmaid
Nigeria’s indefatigable banker-turned-film-maker Desmond Ovbiagele appears to have finally hit the big time with his searing depiction of the lives of two young Nigerian women taken hostage by extremists.
Guinea: Alpha Condé overthrown by coup d’état
President Alpha Condé of Guinea has been overthrown by a coup that has been condemned by the international community but welcomed by the leader of the country’s opposition.