Posts About Nigeria
Nigeria’s Inferno of Post-Colonial Democracy
Once again Nigeria picks up the bloody pieces from its latest democratic fiasco. In the next few days, the judiciary is likely to be overwhelmed by challenges to the latest presidential election. However, on a continent still coming to terms with post-colonial nationhood, should we expect the situation to be otherwise?
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M. J. Akbar, New Delhi, India Mubashar Jawed Akbar is a leading Indian journalist and author. He's the founder and editor-in-chief of The Asian Age, a daily multi-edition Indian newspaper with a global perspective and editor-in-chief of The Deccan Chronicle, a news daily based in Hyderabad. He has written books including Blood Brothers, Nehru: The Making of India, Kashmir: Behind the Vale, Riot After Riot, The Shade of Swords, and India: The Siege Within. Kyoko Altman, Hong Kong, China Kyoko Altman is a writer based in Hong Kong. She has worked as a correspondent and anchor for CNN and...
Mubage Will Lose His Grip
Johanessburg, South Africa - Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe will finally lose his grip on power. Meanwhile, former UN Secretary Kofi Annan might run for president of Ghana.
Africa's Power Players
Johannesburg, South Africa - Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi bounces back. Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe "Looks East" to China. Nigeria's president loses face and Thabo Mbeki rules on.
Promote Individual Rights to Fight African Tribalism
Johannesburg, South Africa - In failed states, citizens often seek the protection of tribes: finding kinship with those with the same customs, rituals and language. Failed states are unable to protect their citizens. Sadly, though, in many states that work relatively well, people also seek refuge in tribal, ethnic and group politics....
