Stoking Nigeria’s flames of insecurity
Deadly attacks by various organised political and religious groups have created a febrile climate of fear in Nigeria. The country’s leadership needs to de-escalate the situation.
West Africa
France and Western forces pull out of Mali, leaving a dangerous vacuum
France, the former colonial power in Mali, withdrew all its forces in August. Who will fill the vacuum and how will this translate into the political dynamics on the ground?
Nigeria: King Oil is dying, arise Prince Tech
Oil, which for decades held pride of place in Nigeria’s economic calculations, is being gradually pushed off the stage. In its place, the new ICT and creative industries are coming to the fore.
The West must return Africa’s looted assets and artefacts now
Although there is general agreement that the West must return Nigeria’s stolen artefacts and its embezzled billions, progress has been too slow, writes President Muhammadu Buhari.
Nigeria: Politics ‘as usual’ is no longer fit for purpose
Two different Nigerias are emerging: one wedded to the past and one looking to the future. Can the two find peaceful accommodation or is a clash inevitable?
African unity should be moving much faster, says Baye Moctar Diop
Senegal’s ambassador to the European Union pleads for bold action by governments in favour of the people and the image that Africa projects to the world.