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January 3, 2023

Nigeria
Tinubu’s Challenge

At a moment of deep generational fracture, the political opposition would seem to be the least of Bola Tinubu’s problems.

Bola Tinubu, former Lagos state governor, is pictured with a pensive face and his hand to his mouth.

December 12, 2022

2022 in Review
Five Elections to Watch in 2023

Numerous countries will hold elections in 2023. Here are five to watch. 

Woman voting in Pakistan

November 7, 2022

Political Transitions
Theory From the South?

Much more than material support for the democratic process, Africa—and the developing world—needs the United States to reaffirm its commitment to democratic principles.

Nigeria's then incoming President Muhmmadu Buhari accepts his new role as Nigerian President as others look on.

October 10, 2022

Diamonstein-Spielvogel Project on the Future of Democracy
Is Igbo Separatism Dead?

Peter Obi’s ascendance appears to have ripped up the Igbo self-determination playbook.

A flag is painted on a dirty wall with a barbed wire in the background. The flag is with a red, black, and green stripe. In the center of the flag, there is a half of a yellow sun rising.

September 19, 2022

Nigeria
Will Obi Reinvigorate the Nigerian Labor Movement?

The alliance between Peter Obi and the Labour Party in Nigeria disguises a fundamental conflict in their political and economic outlook.

Peter Obi, a candidate for the upcoming Nigerian presidential election, sits on a brown chair and gestures. A framed photograph depicting himself hangs next to his brown chair.