How the countries remember colonialism is not a reflection of the severity of colonial violence but rather of the specific ways in which that violence was enacted and memorialised.
The thing about bad behaviour, when it is legitimised, is that it becomes the standard that human beings want to aspire to.
Eliminating a leader often has a more dangerous side effect: the bloodshed becomes a rallying cry for future leaders and members.
Our choices will determine whether technological and geopolitical fragmentation leads to increased conflict or becomes a catalyst for a more diverse and balanced global order.
The intensity of the protests, particularly in the North, may compel the political class to respond to the urgent needs of their constituents.
Instead of heeding the protesters’ calls for reform, Nigeria’s security forces unleashed a series of brutal assaults in various parts of the country.
Without a compelling vision that speaks to hearts and minds, expecting Nigerians to embrace dry pronouncements over emotionally resonant narratives is unrealistic.
A close look at some of the estimates throws up some urgent questions and concerns.
There could also be a public health dimension to this exit.
Africa needs to turn more of its raw materials into complex products that the EU will be willing to buy in order to have a fair deal.
