The Hollowing of Sovereignty: Nigeria’s Trilemma and the Retreat of the State
In early February, an insurgent group attacked communities in Kwara, North Central Nigeria, killing over a hundred people.
Have Election Crackdowns Become the Norm? Domestic and Cross-Border Repression in East Africa
Human rights abuses marred the presidential elections in Uganda in January 2026 and the contested polls in Tanzania in October 2025.
Lesotho’s Anti-Corruption Paradox: Empowered but Undermined
Over the past decade, Lesotho’s political landscape has been marked by repeated leadership turnover and fragile coalition governments, which have steadily eroded public trust.
The Ides of Congo: Willy Ngoma’s Death and a Republic at Risk
The death of Willy Ngoma — affectionately known within the AFC/M23 coalition as “Mr Quickly, Quickly” — marks more than the loss of a field commander.