Africa Forward: When Africa Stops Showing Up as a Guest
Nairobi Summit may have signalled the beginning of a more equal Africa-Europe relationship. The real test is whether investment finally…
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…
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…
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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…
NDA–French Military Academy Partnership: A Strategic Bridge for Global Defence Collaboration
The recent visit of the Commandant of France’s prestigious École Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr (ESM) to the Nigerian Defence Academy…
France, Others Recognise Palestine: Symbolic Gesture or Turning Point?
By Senator Iroegbu On September 22, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New…
Sahel: The Juntas, Anti-West Sentiment, and the Expanding Disinformation Web
(Introductory Commentary) By Senator Iroegbu Since military regimes took hold across much of the Sahel region—alongside increasing Russian influence—the information…
France, Benin deny secret military operations amid Niger tensions
•Benin invites media verification amid Niger junta claims Senator Iroegbu France has refuted reports of a secret deployment of troops…
France commits $75m to support Kano state water project
Maureen Okpe The French Development Agency (AFD), has supported the Kano state Water Board with the sum of seventy-five million…