Nigeria's Missing $20 Billion; Follow The Money!

In a special report on how Nigeria’s elites and public officials mismanaged the country’s oil…


US Senate Re-Introduces The Electrify Africa Act

Ben Leo. On August 14, 2015 the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), led by Chairman Bob…


Electricity in Africa; There Must Be A better Way To Light Up The Continent

THE stylishly dressed men and women window-shopping in the air-conditioned cool of the Lagos Palms…


As Oil Prices Slump, Many African Countries Would Benefit While Nigeria and Sudan Bear The Brunt.

The price of oil halved between June 2014 and March 2015. This was mainly due to increased oil…


From Strong Men To Strong Institutions: An Assessment Of Africa’s Transition Towards More Political Contestability

  Vera Songwe. As President Obama said during his recent address at the African Union,…


Extortion Fees From Trans-Saharan Migrants through Libya As Source of Funds For Terrorism in Africa

Wend William. The phenomenon of migrants traversing the hostile terrain of northern Africa to…


China In Africa Is Good, But Can Discourage Industrialization In The Continent

Edward Paice and Jonathan Bhalla. “China: friend or foe?” was the title of a special Q & A…


Revisiting President Buhari’s Stance On Governance and Ministerial Appointments As Nigerians Impatiently Wait

Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria. This month, the world moved a step closer to the defeat of…


The Deadliest Terror Group In Africa Seeks Alliance With ISIS

  Armin Rosen. The recent move by Boko Haram's leader to pledge the jihadist group's…


Obama In Africa; Too Little, Too Late?

Charles Ellison. Perhaps not, but there’s not much dispute on the reasons for President Obama’s…