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Democracy Under Attack In Africa

Global UpfrontDec 15, 2025December 15, 20251

By Punch Editorial Board Democracy is under serious threat in Africa. Many citizens have lost faith in elections and democratic governance. This has resulted in

Forty-Five Days That Changed Elections in Africa?

Global UpfrontNov 16, 2025November 16, 20251

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu An unlikely coincidence of ballots in a forty-five day period from the middle of September to the end of October 2025

Saluting Our Permanent Patriarchs

Global UpfrontNov 3, 2025November 3, 20251

By Lasisi Olagunju, November 3, 2025 Respect old age. A “strictly by invitation” conclave of Yoruba cardinals sat for two days last week, not in

Conflict In Niger Republic Escalates, Headed For Potential Military Clash

Global UpfrontAug 12, 2023August 12, 20230

The 15-member nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) activated troops for a potential military intervention in Niger Republic. Thursday’s decision to place a

ECOWAS To Begin Military Operation In Niger Republic As Soon As Possible, Says Cote d’Ivoire President

Global UpfrontAug 11, 2023August 11, 20230

Leaders of member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed to begin a military operation in Niger as soon as