Opinions

Presidents and New Year messages

Around the world, leaders of nations use the occasion of the New Year to pass on powerful messages and signal what their priorities would be for the next 12 months. …

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Pope Francis’ approval of same-sex blessing

Pope Francis’ December 2023 approval of a ruling allowing priests to bless unmarried and same-sex couples has understandably thrown up controversy, even disdain, in a Christian world sharply polarised between …

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Brutal post-election litigation: Eyes on the judiciary

In a democratic country like Nigeria, post-election moments frequently emerge at key junctures, indicating the nation’s continued effort to consolidate its democratic values, notwithstanding periodic strides towards democratic administration. The …

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Africa in a turbulent world

I am delighted to be part of the 2023 annual lecture series of the Society for International Relations Awareness (as a discussant) put together by its highly resourceful and energetic …

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