The recent reelection of Governor Hope Uzodinma in Imo State, Nigeria, presents a complex and multifaceted political scenario, reflecting broader themes in Nigerian state politics. Governor Uzodinma’s victory, achieved through a complete sweep of all 27 local government areas, stands in stark contrast to allegations of widespread vote buying, voter intimidation, and election fraud.
As sports have grown globally, becoming an intrinsic part of our society and culture, there has been a concurrent rise in a far less appealing aspect – corruption. It’s a deep-seated issue that transcends borders and sports disciplines, as evidenced by two recent episodes involving African athletes – the Somali runner Nasra Abukar and African footballers competing in the FIFA World Cup.
ECOWAS Ultimatum to Niger Tests Regional Resolve
Niamey, Niger – On July 26th, 2023, a military coup took place in Niger, with rebel soldiers seizing control of the presidential palace and declaring they had taken over the government. This marks the latest in a series of coups that have plagued the Sahel region of Africa in recent years.
The boom being experienced by the real estate market in the country has caught the entrepreneurial instinct of a new generation of developers who aim to bridge the country’s huge housing deficit and provide homes for middle income earners. Martins Azuwike reports
Defying Odds in the Kitchen: From Uyo to the World’s Stage
With the fallout from Nigeria’s presidential poll still unfolding, Peterclaver Egbochue looks into how the man tasked with implementing a new $661m election system bungled the ballot so badly.
As the world ditches the US dollar, the threat of Western sanctions could lose their grip in African politics. By Moffat Ekoriko.
Ongoing electricity crisis takes new turn with an assassination plot, seized sports cars and failed extraditions. By James Christie in Cape Town.
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The Flames ditch their Romanian manager after struggling in African Cup of Nations qualifiers.
As everyone from Brazil and Argentina to Algeria and Sudan ditch the US dollar in international trade deals, Jasmine Birtles asks what the future holds for Africa as the American empire loses its grip on the world’s purse strings.
