Nigeria’s Open Borders Promised More Trade and Free Movement: But Crossings Are Chaotic and Corrupt
Nigeria’s open borders promise trade but deliver exploitation.
Nigeria
Medicinal Plants Support Men’s Health in South Africa: Why This Knowledge Needs Safekeeping
Without systematic documentation, traditional plants’ uses could be lost or excluded from mainstream medical discourse.
Afcon Drama: What Went Wrong and What Went Right at the Continent’s Biggest Football Cup in Morocco
The 2026 Afcon’s on-field disturbances should not take away from its accomplishments.
Crime-Fighting in Lagos: Community Watch Groups Are the Preferred Choice for Residents, but They Carry Risks
In response to the general state of insecurity in Nigeria, local community groups in Lagos are mobilising and providing solutions.
Nigeria’s Former Election Umpire Has Been Appointed an Ambassador: Why This Is a Red Flag
The appointment raises questions about institutional neutrality and public trust.
Nigeria’s 2027 Election Can Set a Model for Disability Inclusion. Here’s How
Nigeria has made some progress on voting rights for citizens with disabilities. But gaps persist.
Mangrove Loss Is Making the Niger Delta More Vulnerable: We Built a Model That Can Track How the Forests Are Doing
Mangroves offer natural protection against flooding. Without them, communities are left vulnerable.
What Nigeria’s High Poverty Rate Has to Do with Ethnic Conflicts
Poverty is the common thread across the places experiencing terrorism in Nigeria.
US Air Strikes in Northern Nigeria: Possible Windfalls, as Well as Dangers
US military intervention could strengthen Nigeria’s fight against insurgency in the short term but also risks unintended consequences.
Amazing Pineapple Leaf Powder That Fights Crime and Pollution: New Research
In South Africa, discarded pineapple leaves can now be turned into a low-cost, eco-friendly solution for both cleaning polluted water and forensics.
Revolutionary Rap: Nigerian Star Falz Has Kept Protest Music Alive
Nigerian pop stars are often accused of singing about love and money and ignoring social issues. Falz isn’t one of them.
Internet Shutdowns Are Increasing Dramatically in Africa – A New Book Explains Why
Internet shutdown affects millions of Africans more and more often and are most prominent during elections or protests.
Kidnapping for Ransom in the Sahel: Analysis of 24 Years of Data Shows a New Trend
The kidnapping industry fuels insurgencies in Africa’s Sahel region.
Nigeria’s Low-Cost Private Schools Are the Only Option for Millions: Is Closing Them a Good Idea
Stronger public investment is needed so families are not forced to pay privately for basic education.
Men’s Drinking Harms Women and Children, and the Impact Is Worst in Poorer Countries
Governments across the world must look at alcohol and its related harms through the eyes of women and children who are mostly affected.
News Influencers Are Reshaping the Media – Insights From Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
The most prominent news creators on social media and video networks are men and YouTube is the most important platform for them.
Wynberg Main Road – A Safe Haven for Immigrant Families
People from the diaspora call this old part of Cape Town home
Nigeria’s New Terror Threat: JNIM Is Spreading but It’s Not Too Late to Act
Given its strength and capabilities, the extremist group JNIM poses an existential threat to Nigeria.
Open Secrets to Face Armoured Vehicle Company in Court
The case may have important implications for freedom of expression
Strokes Are on the Rise in Africa: Why the Continent Needs Its Own Care Guidelines
Despite the rising burden of stroke across Africa, there is no continent-wide framework or standardised protocol for stroke management.
Nigeria’s Government Is Using Digital Technology to Repress Citizens. A Researcher Explains How
Local conflict and development needs drive the demand for digital authoritarianism technologies.
African Languages for AI: The Project That’s Gathering a Huge New Dataset
When a language isn’t in the data, its speakers aren’t in the product – and AI cannot be safe, useful, or fair for them.
Thug Culture in Nigerian Politics: The Links Between State Governors, Funding and Violent Armed Groups
Elections in Nigeria are marked by violence. The 2027 polls risk repeating the deadly cycle.
Nigeria’s Boko Haram Rehabilitation Efforts Ignore the Emotional Trauma of Soldiers: Why This Matters
Nigeria has a policy of de-radicalisation of former Boko Haram fighters, but overlooks the voices of soldiers who have to carry out the policy.