Analysis

Detailed geopolitical, economic and security analysis, with context, evidence and implications for Africa.

Analysis

WHITE, BLACK, AND ALL SHADES BETWEEN.

The classification is an attempt to understand humans along anthropological parameters. Immediately, a problem emerges the classifications are based solely on the looks and not the content of the characters of the people being classified. It's not even based on scientific or biological parameters.

By Ayo Babalola

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The new name of colonization; Chinese money.

Xi Jinping has set his sight on reviving the age-old Silk Road. Dubbed ‘The Belt and Road Initiative’ the Chinese hope to create a harmonized economic corridor linking the East with the West through strategic locations around the world.

By Ayo Babalola

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FOR THE PIUS NIGERIAN

That is the ‘Nigerian Factor’, for us, there is no danger until it's obviously too late. The truck accident in Onitsha also suffered from the Nigerian Factor, I am sure that the truck wasn’t well maintained (we are known for our acute lack of a maintenance culture)

By Ayo Babalola

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ETHIOPIAN PEACE DEAL, AN AFRICAN MODEL.

The Pretoria agreement was made specifically for the Ethiopian conflict taking into account the history, grievances, losses, and compromises reached by the belligerent parties. However, the template can be adopted and adapted for other conflicts, particularly in Africa.

By Ayo Babalola

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Mother Africa’s Treasures

When Altmann started the battle with Vienna for The Woman in Gold, she made sure it was established that the painting was taken illegally, stolen in fact. The artifacts and people of Africa were also taken illegally, and thus stolen.

By Ayo Babalola

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Nigeria’s Currency Redesign Fiasco.

The cash shortage has caused untold hardship for Nigerians, sparking riots with millions of Naira in damages and loss of lives. It has caused political upheaval as 3 state governors drag the Federal Government and the CBN to the supreme court

By Ayo Babalola