Politics
Will Macron’s Reappointment of Attal Calm France’s Political Turmoil?
President Emmanuel Macron, after just four days of searching for a new premier to resolve his self-inflicted crisis, has bizarrely...
A Move to Secure 2027? Tinubu’s Appointment of His Ex-Lawyer as INEC Chief Ignites Debate
President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of law professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as Nigeria’s new electoral chief is being framed as a...
Will Macron Dissolve Parliament? France’s Political Deadlock Reaches a Crunch Moment
The latest political scramble, culminating in outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's frantic, last-minute talks is a fundamental crisis of governance...
Macron Loses Another Ally as France’s Shortest-Serving PM Walks Out
France’s political scene took another sharp turn on Monday as Macron loses another ally, following the abrupt resignation of his...
Democrats Dump AIPAC: The Lobby No One Wants Anymore
There was a time when AIPAC ruled Washington like a kingmaker. If you wanted power, you wanted AIPAC’s money. If...
A New ‘Iron Lady’ for Japan? What to Know About Sanae Takaichi
The election of Sanae Takaichi, a former government minister, ex-TV host, and unexpected heavy metal enthusiast as the new leader...
Supreme Court or Nothing: Rivers Emergency Suit Thrown Out
Nigeria’s democracy always finds itself in a courtroom drama, and the latest act came with the Rivers State emergency case,...
Who is to Blame for the US Government Shutdown; Republicans or Democrats?
The question of who is to blame for the US government shutdown is entirely the wrong one. The blame is...
A Legal Hurdle or Tactical Delay? Why Sowore’s Arraignment Stalled
The failed arraignment of activist Omoyele Sowore on charges of cybercrime and criminal defamation is an embarrassing indictment of the...
A Power Grab or a Necessary Reset? Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government
President Andry Rajoelina’s decision to dissolve his government is the act of a seasoned politician desperately trying to deflect an...
Can the West Really Contain Iran With Old Sanctions Tricks?
It feels like the West is replaying the same old trick with Iran, hit the sanctions button, expect Tehran to...
Who Was Arrested in Malawi’s Election Fraud Investigation?
Who was arrested in Malawi's election fraud investigation? In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the fragility of democracy...
Ulasi: PDP Needs Obi’s Credibility to Bounce
When Chief Dan Ulasi said on Arise TV that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) needs Peter Obi to bounce back,...
How Can Simone Gbagbo Contest the Ivory Coast Presidency After Her Past?
In what can only be described as a an act of political drama, President Alassane Ouattara has cleared former First...
Can Gbadebo’s Defection to ADC Really Rescue Nigeria in 2027?
Politics in Nigeria always finds a way to throw up a new “saviour.” This time, it is Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the...
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