Uranium, Sovereignty and the Sahel’s New Chains
By Oumarou Sanou Sovereignty is not declared. It is exercised. And in today’s Niger, the uranium convoy rumbling toward Russia…
Pope meets eminent industrialist Leemon Ikpea at the Vatican
Chidinma Iroegbu It was humbling spiritual moment for one of Nigeria’s eminent industrialist, indigenous oil and gas technology promoter and…
Russia, Media Suppression and Instability in Africa
By Michael Amajama It is no longer a secret that countries around the world are taking steps to safeguard their…
Between Imperialism and Military Rule: The Choiceless Political Reality in West Africa
By Chukwuemeka B. Eze and Jeggan Gray Johnson[1] West Africa stands today at a troubling crossroads where democratic aspirations collide…
Is Russia Afraid of a Free Press in Africa?
By Oumarou Sanou The recent reaction by the Russian Embassy in Abuja to opinion articles published in various media, even…
Benin’s Failed Coup: Russian Shadows, Weaponised Disinformation, and a Warning to West Africa
•How pro-Russian, coup supporting “activists” were exposed, discredited •Why Nigeria, ECOWAS deployed troops •Waning democratic governance, a threat to West…
Survivors Recount Torture, Executions as Russian Mercenaries Intensify Violence in Mali
Summary •As new testimonies emerge from Mali’s refugee camps, harrowing stories of torture, executions, and mass intimidation point to a…
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The Sahel Descent: Illusion of Russian Mercenaries-Lessons for Nigeria and Africa
Why Wagner betrayed Africa—and what Nigeria must learn fast. Russia’s mercenaries promised security. They delivered bloodshed, racism, and catastrophic failure.…
France Reaffirms Global Commitment to Peace as it Honours Fallen Heroes
•Assures deepening ties with Nigeria Esther Oseyiomon France has reaffirmed its commitment to peace, unity, and multilateral cooperation as the…
The Kano Model: How Faith Leaders Can Fight Disinformation in Nigeria and West Africa
By Senator Iroegbu In an era where falsehoods outpace truth, Nigeria and its Sahel neighbours find themselves on a perilous…