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Politics and Society Tanzanian poll is likely to usher in a new era of authoritarianism. Here’s why
As key opposition members lose seats in their strongholds, it is clear that Tanzania’s ruling party is set to establish a super-majority that will institute a deeper authoritarian agenda.
Politics and Society Côte d’Ivoire should learn lessons from past election crises
A failure to link current and past electoral problems is leading the country down a democratic dead end.
Arts, Culture and Sport Why has protest music dried up in Nigeria?
Young Nigerians are protesting bad governance and police brutality. Where is the music to assist them?
Africans rising #EndSARS: How Nigeria can tap into its youthful population
With 70 percent of its people under 30 years, Nigeria needs to harness the strength in its youthful population.
Africans rising Why #ENDSARS protests are different, and what lessons they hold for Nigeria
Although the Nigerian government has announced the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, protesters have not let up. They are now calling for wider reforms.
Politics and Society Tanzania elections set to widen Africa’s democratic deficit
The electoral commission and the state apparatus have prevented a level playing field ahead of the polls.
Politics and Society #EndSARS: Nigerian youths are reopening the files of violence in the country
The Nigerian government believes in the use of violence more than it upholds human rights. The #EndSARS protestors who are mainly the youth are clamouring for a stop to police brutality which is still ongoing.
Politics and Society Nigeria’s VP Yemi Oluleke Osinbajo, a man with a tarnished image and legacy
Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo who started his tenure with the support of Nigerian youths is finding himself on the wrong side of history as the #EndSARS protests continue.