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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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Africa in Transition
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The Record Breakers
Nigerians’ seemingly coordinated assault on the Guinness World Records offers a didactic lens into the national psyche and the state of the nation. Read More
How (Not) to Talk About Sex in Africa
It is time the LGBTQ+ coalition changed its strategy on the continent.
When Disability Meets Privilege
Authorities in Nigeria squander an opportunity to make a statement about human dignity and genuine social inclusion.
When Non-Intervention Becomes a Dogma
Sometimes the only thing worse than foreign intervention is non-intervention.
The Ride of Their Lives
More than a mere automobile, the sport utility vehicle (SUV) in Nigeria is rich in social meaning.
A King and His Subjects
The relationship between a Nigerian pastor on death row and his congregation offers a timely glimpse into the nature of devotion and social obedience across African Pentecostal churches.
Chad’s “Democratic” Transition
In assessing Chad’s upcoming elections, the junta’s actions should speak louder than their words.
Guinea’s Junta Feels the Heat
As external actors seem to lessen pressure on West Africa’s juntas, Guineans register their discontent with military governance.
The Case Against Military Rule
Nigeria needs a change of direction, not a change of government.
A Tragedy Sixty-Four Years in the Making
The crisis in Nigeria offers a rare opportunity to rethink the moral foundations of the Nigerian state.
United States Lacks Strategic Clarity on the Horn of Africa
The recent flurry of congressional and executive attention on Sudan needs to be married to a long-term strategy toward the Horn of Africa.
