If the Economic Community of West African States is to be a champion for good governance, it should address the root causes of political instability and coups.
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The government must take some of the blame for the radicalisation of non-state actors like the Indigenous People of Biafra.
At the centre of the persisting violence in the north-central region of Nigeria is bad governance.
The Nigerian government has no legal capacity to unilaterally regulate or police borderless social media platforms.
The country has argued that the International Court of Justice deprived the parties of the chance to resolve the issue diplomatically.
Policy changes and advocacy efforts have lead to improvements in the protection and wellbeing of children on the continent. But a lot more still needs to be done.
Until the conditions that led to the Nigeria-Biafra war are resolved, the debate on the viability of one Nigeria will continue to arise.
Quota systems provide opportunities for more women to stand for election. But they’re not enough.
The actions of the chief justice undermine the independence, impartiality and competence of the judiciary, which erodes public confidence in the courts.
The issue of whether judges should exercise judicial activism or judicial restraint revolves around the doctrine of separation of powers and the proper remit of judicial power in a democracy.
The recent spate of military takeovers, most recently in Chad, highlights a developing trend by armed forces in Africa which overtly subvert constitutional governance.
The equitable participation of women in public life is essential to building and sustaining strong, vibrant democracies.
No matter what tactics are used to muzzle, restrict, limit, or censor information, trustworthy information that serves the public good can still find its way to those who matter most: the citizens.
The international community is opposed to Farmaajo’s term extension because of fears that it’s a power grab consistent with political trends elsewhere in the region.
When he grabbed power in 1990, Déby promised to create a democratic society, but he turned out to be a ruthless authoritarian whose main agenda was to remain in office.
On average, countries that adopt ethnic recognition experience less violence, more economic vitality, and more democratic politics.
Although polarising, parliament’s move to extend Farmaajo’s term has presented a practical road-map to hold direct elections for the first time since 1969.
The insecurity that plagues Nigeria significantly undermines the quality of life for its people.
A gender perspective on public health is essential to human rights and safety in crisis situations.
The resistance during this election cycle is even more passionate than in recent years.
She has been described as compassionate, rational and calm – attributes that are a far departure from her former boss.
The president leaves behind a legacy of extremes, on the one hand, a leader who wanted to create a better country for his people, and on the other, a ruthless authoritarian.
He came into office with a reputation for making broken systems work, but as he began his second presidential term John Magufuli became known as a ruthless and ambitious authoritarian.
It’s a confluence of local, regional, national and, possibly, foreign interests.
The crisis of statehood and citizenship confronting Nigeria can only be tackled by committed work around political justice.