Members of the St Francis Catholic Church take part in a Way of the Cross re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday during Holy Week in Lagos, Nigeria [File: Sunday Alamba/AP Photo] Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over alleged persecution of Christians. But the violence in the country has entirely different… Continue reading Religion meets realpolitik
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Why does ECOWAS succeed in resolving civil conflicts in Liberia but lacks effective measures in fighting terrorism in Mali?
The following text is an excerpt from the author's master's thesis, submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of International Affairs at the Hertie School, Berlin. Executive Summary This research undertook the challenge of understanding how the leadership style of ECOWAS influences the results of its intervention; using the case study of… Continue reading Why does ECOWAS succeed in resolving civil conflicts in Liberia but lacks effective measures in fighting terrorism in Mali?
The 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election
Nigeria recently went through what has been labeled as the most competitive election since the end of military rule in 1999. Nigeria’s two party political system was shaken with significant competition coming from a “young” third party candidate Peter Gregory Obi, who surprised by winning the capital Abuja and the commercial powerhouse Lagos. The ruling… Continue reading The 2023 Nigerian Presidential Election
The Afropolitan 