Olusegun Obasanjo

The Bell Pottinger-linked ‘charity’ advised by ANC bigwigs

Article Simon Allison - 16 May 2019

The Brazzaville Foundation, which has been accused of laundering the reputation of one of Africa’s most corrupt presidents

As Nigeria votes, Buhari moves from messiah to maligned

Article Chude Jideonwo - 13 Feb 2019

Nigerians must not put up with attempts by Nigerian President Buhari to steal the February 16 elections like his predecessors did, says the author

Privatise Nigeria’s oil industry? Easier said than done

Africa Sophie Bouillon - 21 Jan 2019

Atiku Abubakar, the main opposition contender, has vowed to break up the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, which he called a "mafia organisation"

Nigeria’s 2019 election: a two-horse race with uninspiring candidates

Africa Olayinka Ajala - 26 Nov 2018

Despite the large number of aspirants for Nigeria's 2019 elections, women and young people remain underrepresented

Buhari begins presidential election campaign

Africa Ola Awoniyi - 19 Nov 2018

Voters go to the polls on February 16, four years after Buhari's landmark victory

Nigeria is not ready to hold free and fair elections next year. Here’s why

Africa Olayinka Ajala - 25 Jun 2018

With the 2019 elections less than a year away, Nigeria’s ability to hold free and fair elections is open to question

New panel to reboot SA’s African Renaissance status

Article Dineo Bendile - 11 May 2018

The department of international relations is attempting to reclaim the country's position as a major force on the continent

Africa’s free trade fairy tale

Africa Simon Allison - 22 Mar 2018

A cross section of Africa’s most powerful people gathered in Kigali this week to sell a dream - and sell it hard

Africa for pessimists: 2017 in review

Africa Simon Allison - 26 Dec 2017

This has been another tough year for the world, and the African continent has endured more than its fair share of conflict and crises.

A quarter of the world will be African by 2050

Article Simon Allison - 26 Oct 2017

Africa's population is on the rise — necessitating increased investment in the next generation's access to healthcare and right education.

A billion dollar boost for Africa’s richest man

Africa Simon Allison - 30 Jun 2017

"When it comes to power to keep his massive cement factories running, the billionaire businessman says he prefers to generate it himself"

Olusegun Obasanjo’s greatest fear

Africa Simon Allison - 19 May 2017

The former Nigerian president talks about the continent’s future, its failures and the youth explosion that keeps him awake at night

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