In one of the most unexpected twists in modern African politics, Bassirou Diomaye Faye went from a prison cell to the presidency of Senegal in […]
Category: Politics
Wike Backs Okpebholo Amid Obi’s Benin Visit Drama: A Tale of Protocol, Politics and Power
In Nigeria’s high-stakes political theatre, even a hospital visit can turn into a national debate. That’s exactly what happened earlier this month when Labour Party’s […]
Locked Out, But Not Backing Down: Senator Natasha’s Dramatic Return to the Senate
It was anything but an ordinary Tuesday at Nigeria’s National Assembly. Around midday, the black car carrying Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan rolled up to the gates […]
Palace Politics: A Peek Inside the President’s Inner Circle
In politics, power is never held alone. Behind every strong leader is a network of loyal allies, quiet influencers, ambitious rivals—and sometimes, family members who […]
The Making of a Kingpin – How a Leader Rose to Power
In a smoky corner of a worn-down café in the heart of the city, the name Malik Mahmud still draws whispers—half respect, half fear. Today, […]
The Strategist and the Strongman: Inside Paul Kagame’s Rwanda
In 1994, Rwanda was a country shattered. Close to a million people had been slaughtered in just 100 days. The world watched in horror, and […]
The ‘Forever Presidents’ of Africa – Why Some Seats Just Won’t Get Cold
In most parts of the world, being a president is like renting a flat: you move in, stay for a few years, and then it’s […]
“No Student Should Suffer for Leadership Failures” — Peter Obi Stands With UNICAL Dental Students
In a country where the phrase “our leaders have failed us” has become a national chorus, Peter Obi is once again singing a different tune […]
Museveni Forever? Uganda’s President and the Politics of Power Extension
In the heart of East Africa lies Uganda, a nation of lush hills, bustling markets, and a young population hungry for change. But for nearly […]
Abiy Ahmed: The Nobel Laureate Caught in Civil War
It was meant to be a story of hope. In 2019, Abiy Ahmed, the young and charismatic Prime Minister of Ethiopia, stood before the world […]