Ebenezer Obadare

The Cult of Traoré

Rather than a beacon of hope, Burkinabè tyrant Ibrahim Traoré is a pointer to everything…

Tropical Vibes

The leader of the free world appears to have contracted the third-term virus

A Question of Freedom

When it comes to African development, foreign aid is just the beginning

Prince of the Sahel

Beneath the ideological bluster, Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is just the latest in a long…

President Trump’s coddling of Vladimir Putin sends the wrong message about U.S. leadership in the world.

President Trump’s coddling of Vladimir Putin sends the wrong message about U.S. leadership in the…

Trump Dumps African Aid

The split may be an unintentional blessing for the continent

An Obnoxious Legislation

The recent release from prison of prominent Nigerian atheist, Mubarak Bala, is a victory for reason, decency,…

Ouattara’s Dangerous Gambit

The Ivorian president is trifling with his country’s long-term political stability.

Africa’s Democratic Momentum

Contrary to doomsayers, liberal democracy is building up a head of steam on the continent.

An Immigration Debate Worth Having

The best immigration policy is one that helps developing countries hold on to their best