Country: Situation Reports
Is Afrobeats getting the much-needed love from outside?
Afrobeats, a Nigerian music genre, is causing a stir in the global music industry. The genre has been growing since…
Igba Boi: The Igbo apprentice scheme forged in the ruins of War
Nigeria's Igbo community has a reputation for being highly successful businessmen - partly thanks to a community-run apprentice system that…
EXPLAINER: What’s going on in Chad and Why?
The presidential election was held in Chad on 11 April 2021, and the incumbent president Idriss Déby, who served five…
The way Nigeria selects vice-chancellors needs to be fixed
Written by Ayodeji Olukoju* Some universities in Nigeria are in crisis over the selection of vice-chancellors. From Ibadan to Lagos, Oye Ekiti and Dutse, things have…
Benin is moving from chronic power shortage to energy self-sufficiency
The energy sector is among those which progress best illustrates the performance of the president of Benin, Patrice Talon, and…
Expansion of Streaming services in Africa: an opportunity for the entertainment industry?
Global streaming companies have been making a stronger drive for African audiences since the beginning of this year due to the growth on mobile and internet usage across the continent. The African entertainment industry…
