Let’s Talk Afrika.
“It is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African Unity. Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest sources for good in the world.” – Kwame Nkrumah
Category: Democracy
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Religion In Politics
You ever notice how in Africa, religion in politics is like that one cousin who never actually leaves the living room? You tell them it’s time to go but somehow they end up in every conversation, headline and frankly in your business whether you asked for it or not. Most African constitutions technically call their…
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Why African Youth Don’t Trust Politics Anymore
I used to think African youth didn’t trust politics because we were tired. Or distracted. Or too online. But the truth is it’s pattern recognition. After a while, you notice that every election season feels like a badly written reboot. Same speeches, promises, smiling faces on posters printed with money we don’t have. Same outcomes.…
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Democratic Backsliding and Military Coups in West and Central Africa: A Crisis of Governance
I have often believed that democracy needed to be a central key to build a nation. However, while observing West and Central African politics, I am filled with a deep sense of concern because of the increasing trend of democratic backsliding and re-surfacing of military coup d’etat. The governance norms that were previously very deeply…
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Kizza Besigye’s Arrest and Uganda’s Judicial Struggle
Uganda faces a constitutional crisis stemming from the government’s use of military tribunals against civilians, contravening fair trial rights. The Supreme Court’s ruling against such practices has been ignored by the government, evidenced by the case of opposition leader Kizza Besigye, highlighting systemic political repression and undermining democracy in Uganda.