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Chude Jideonwo is co-founder of StateCraft Inc, which has consulted for presidential candidates in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya. He is author of the upcoming book How To Win Elections in Africa.
‘Nigeria kills its people. Nigeria has always killed its people.’
Nigeria is moving far too slowly in terms of accommodating different genders and sexualities, sacrificing happiness, liberties and lives.
The methods that work in Western nations rarely translate into African contexts
Whether citizens vote for the ruling party or the opposition, Burundi’s democracy is still in an unfavourable state
Don’t let negative headlines blind you to the fact that humanity is healthier and wealthier than ever before
Friday’s ruling could be a new landmark in the fight for queer rights on the continent
Malawi’s president faces stiff competition. But the politics will be different even if he doesn’t win
No matter what happens on Thursday, South Africa’s opposition parties need a radical rethink if they are to seriously challenge the ANC
To dislodge a winner like the ANC you have to do better than point out its weaknesses.
‘Still, we cannot allow the noise to overwhelm the signal as a nation. We have been here before’
Nigerians must not put up with attempts by Nigerian President Buhari to steal the February 16 elections like his predecessors did, says the author
Despite the ever-present threat of conflict and violence, the country can be proud of its fragile stability
Britain bestowed homophobia on the country and the state and religion cling to it
Mandela served only one term as president. Other African leaders must learn from him
The poor country epitomises the step-by-step realisation of democracy taking place in Africa
As a West African, the symbolism of Johnson-Sirleaf winning this important prize after four years without a winner is endless
‘Tuesday was a statement that Liberia has resolutely chosen democracy, and a statement that Liberia insists on marching forward,’ says the author
It can seem like a cliché when people talk about the power of the youth demographic bulge across Africa.
Africa loves Kagame. Which is why Africa should be very worried
In Nigeria, every other youngster wants to be a rap or hip-hop star. And for those who make it these days the rewards can be greater than ever.
