Confession: I am not a security expert, but my interest in security matters has led me to read widely and…
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Across Africa, conversations about economic development often revolve around attracting multinational corporations, building industrial parks, expanding infrastructure and increasing foreign…
This piece was first published in May 2022. It remains as pertinent today as it was then, given the worsening…
On December 3, 2024, my good friend and comrade, Moussa Tchangari, was arrested at his home in Niamey by plainclothed…
Across Africa, few indigenous foods enjoy the universal acceptance, cultural significance and economic relevance of Akara. Whether served as breakfast…
Like several wars, the US-Iran war has been an ill wind that has forced multinationals to count their losses, and…
This piece, “Of banditry and a shared sovereignty”, was first published in May 2022. It remains as pertinent today as…
A week ago, the ancient city of Kano witnessed a colourful spectacle as one of Nigeria’s most respected legal minds,…
If all wars end in dialogue, why begin with bloodshed? On June 18, 2026, after nearly four months of escalating…
This is the concluding part of this write-up, originally published on April 25, 2022. Following the publication of parts one…