Country: Situation Reports
DR Congo’s Periodic Flood and the State of Climate in Africa
The DR Congo's flood disaster came two days after floods killed at least 131 people and destroyed thousands of homes…
Zimbabwe’s 2023 General Elections: The Front-Runners and Current Issues
Zimbabwe’s strongman and incumbent president, Emerson Mnangagwa, is perceived by many, especially members of his opposition, to want to remain…
Shortage of Naira Cash and Commercial Banks’ Network Ellipses: The Impact of Microfinance Banks in Nigeria
According to estimates, 40% of the population lacks access to a bank account, and issues with using commercial banks' mobile…
2023 Presidential Election: Nigeria’s Political Theatrics and Moving Forward
Before the primaries of all the political parties, the Southerners, as expected, clamoured for the presidency based on an unwritten…
Tanzania: Rethinking Poverty and Social Exclusion
In the year 2018, Tanzania was the 4th largest producer of sweet potatoes in the world, with China, Malawi, and…
150 of 180 countries: Is Nigeria a corruption-prone nation?
Nigeria ranks 150th out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International (TI), making it…
Positioning Africa in the new Globalization Strategy
Without a doubt, globalisation and industrialization have had a significant impact on the face of international trade. They have increased…
Turning waste into wealth to curb unemployment in Nigeria
The largest economy in Africa is Nigeria, which has high economic potential due to the size of its domestic market…
The Nigerian Police Force and Extrajudicial Killings: Towards a Positive Legal Framework and Curbing the Menace
Media reports reveal the "brutal killing" of a pregnant female lawyer, Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day last year, 25th…
Alafarika: Africa’s 2022 Recap and 2023 Forecast
Over the last 12 months, Africa’s attitudinal trajectory in all ramifications has been extremely mixed between volatility and stability. This…
Nigeria’s Currency Redesign: An Act of Good Faith or Political Instrument?
Following the announcement that the N1000, N500, and N200 naira notes will be redesigned, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
US-Africa Leaders Summit: An Attempt to Counter China and Russia’s Rising Influence in Africa?
In recent years, China, Russia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates have joined the international battle for military, commercial, and…
