The Pivot: How Peter Obi Defection to ADC Could Reshape Nigeria’s Political Future
Peter Obi defection to ADC on December 31, 2025, signals a major shift in Nigeria’s opposition politics, aiming to unite grassroots movements and coalition leaders ahead of the 2027 elections.
Democracy’s Mirage: Two African Elections, One Troubling Script
The December 28, 2025 elections in Guinea and the Central African Republic exposed a troubling pattern: orderly, legally framed votes that offered little real choice. Constitutional manipulations, neutralised opposition, and militarised oversight ensured power remained firmly in the hands of incumbents, highlighting how Africa’s democratic rituals increasingly mask authoritarian permanence.
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Ivory Coast 2025 Election: Old Battles, New Risks for West Africa
Abidjan – On a hot August afternoon in Yopougon, Abidjan’s working-class stronghold, thousands of protesters packed the streets chanting “No more terms!” while waving...
National Dialogue or Political Theatre? Ramaphosa’s Gamble to Save the ANC
South Africa’s National Dialogue is being sold as a cure for a fractious moment. Maybe it is. But with the ANC down to roughly...
France’s War Trophies: Algeria’s Skulls and the Fight to Remember
In 2020, France quietly handed over 24 human skulls to Algeria—remains of anti-colonial resistance fighters kept in a Paris museum for more than a...
