Opinion

The Power of the State in Africa

August 14, 2025

By Toyin Falola I am thankful to the Makerere Institute of Social Research in Uganda for the opportunity to speak on this important topic. For decades, it has served as

Responsible critique requires fact-driven narratives: A response to Daily Trust editorial

August 8, 2025

By Sunday Dare A recent editorial by Daily Trust paints an exaggerated and unbalanced portrait of Nigeria as a nation overwhelmed by hunger, hardship, and helplessness. We were not surprised

Pro Vusi Gumede and the leadership of purpose

August 7, 2025

By Toyin Falola The pitiable state of Africa’s economy has been a significant issue since the mid-20th century, and many scholars have contributed important insights to the topic. However, reading

Narrating African Limitations

August 5, 2025

By Toyin Falola This trilogy, set within the format of public lectures across four countries, begins with a focus on power, then explores changes, and concludes with the limitations of

2027: WHY TINUBU MUST GO….

August 4, 2025

By Segun Olulade Yes, let’s say it louder — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must GO in 2027. Let’s start from the education sector — that graveyard of abandoned dreams. For

PDP releases timetable for elective National Convention

August 4, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC), has released its timetable for the party elective national convention, scheduled for Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 The timetable was signed

Alia submits list of eight commissioner-nominees to Assembly

August 1, 2025

Gov. Hyacinth Alia has submitted the first batch of commissioner-nominees to the Benue State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. Mr Tersoo Kula, his Chief Press Secretary, who made

Africa: The Future of Policies and Knowledge

July 27, 2025

By Toyin Falola Africa has the largest youth population, with a large percent under 25. According to the United Nations, Africa’s population is expected to increase from 1.3 billion

The African Agency

July 22, 2025

By Toyin Falola The University of South Africa should be commended for organizing a major conference on “Global Governance: G20 and Africa’s Place in the World” on July 21st and

Digital technology and Africa’s political dialogues

July 19, 2025

By Toyin Falola I am impressed by the success of Mount Kenya University and the opportunity it offers to deliver this distinguished lecture on July 18, 2025. I speak to

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