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…
Kenya Showcases Renewable Energy Success as NAEE Conference Urges Africa to Lead Global Transition
Esther oseyiomon Africa’s path to clean and sustainable energy must be defined by its own realities, driven by innovation, and…
Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré and the Revolution of Illusion
Three years after taking power, Traoré’s populist showmanship and defiant rhetoric mask a grim reality of insecurity, poverty, and political…
Non-Interest Banking: 20 Innovative Startups Compete for AICIF’s ₦5m Grant
Maureen Okpe The 2025 African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) Pitch Competition has highlighted 20 innovative startups competing for…
AICIF 2025: Metropolitan Skills, SEC Partnership Boosts Islamic Financing Ecosystem in Nigeria
Maureen Okpe The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria has pledged to deepen the country’s non-interest finance market in partnership…