Category: Leadership
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“Be Kind, Not Nice”: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Call to a World Obsessed with Approval
Read article →: “Be Kind, Not Nice”: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Call to a World Obsessed with ApprovalIn her 2022 Yale Law School commencement address, acclaimed Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie delivered a bold challenge to a generation shaped by approval…
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Fault Lines and Shockwaves: Ethnicity, Greed and Regional Fallout in Liberian Wars
Read article →: Fault Lines and Shockwaves: Ethnicity, Greed and Regional Fallout in Liberian WarsThe Liberian civil wars were never confined to Liberia alone. Fueled by ethnic tensions, regional rivalries, and the ruthless pursuit of profit, the wars…
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Power and Betrayal: How Taylor, Doe and Johnson Drove Liberia into War
Read article →: Power and Betrayal: How Taylor, Doe and Johnson Drove Liberia into WarIn the crucible of Liberia’s descent into civil war, three names loom large: Charles Taylor, Samuel Doe, and Prince Johnson. What began as a…
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Sudan’s Civil War: How a Dream for Democracy Turned into a Humanitarian Nightmare
Read article →: Sudan’s Civil War: How a Dream for Democracy Turned into a Humanitarian NightmareSudan’s dream for democracy has crumbled into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Once united by hope after the fall of dictator Omar…
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South Sudan: A Dream of Freedom Trapped in Endless Conflict
Read article →: South Sudan: A Dream of Freedom Trapped in Endless ConflictSouth Sudan’s independence in 2011 was hailed as a rare triumph of self-determination. Yet, beneath the celebrations lay deep-seated ethnic divisions, fragile governance, and…
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Urgent Need for African Self-Reliance in Healthcare and Development
Read article →: Urgent Need for African Self-Reliance in Healthcare and DevelopmentFor decades, Africa has relied on international aid to support its healthcare and development sectors. However, the recent suspension of U.S. foreign aid has…
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IBB, June 12, and Nigeria’s History: Truth or Revisionism?
Read article →: IBB, June 12, and Nigeria’s History: Truth or Revisionism?The annulment of the June 12 election plunged Nigeria into chaos, triggering widespread protests and a brutal military crackdown. In Journey in Service, Babangida…
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Kenya Protest 2024: A Turning Point for Fiscal Policy and Civic Engagement
Read article →: Kenya Protest 2024: A Turning Point for Fiscal Policy and Civic EngagementKenya’s 2024 protests, centered around the controversial Finance Bill, have drawn international attention due to their intensity and broad socio-economic implications. The protests were…
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ANC, DA, and IFP Coalition in South Africa: A New Era Under Ramaphosa
Read article →: ANC, DA, and IFP Coalition in South Africa: A New Era Under RamaphosaYesterday 19th June 2024, Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn in once again as President of South Africa, but this time under a unique political landscape.…
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Leadership in Africa: Dictators and Visionaries
Read article →: Leadership in Africa: Dictators and VisionariesIn leadership, two contrasting models often emerge: the dictator and the visionary. As I search my leadership class notes, I have been confronted with…
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Haiti’s Gang Violence and Kenya Led Multi-National Policing
Read article →: Haiti’s Gang Violence and Kenya Led Multi-National PolicingHaiti, a nation plagued by political turmoil, economic struggles, and societal unrest, has become a breeding ground for rampant gang violence. The assassination of…
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Power of Oratory: Martin Luther King Jr. and Adolf Hitler
Read article →: Power of Oratory: Martin Luther King Jr. and Adolf HitlerIn the accounts of history, few figures stand out as prominently as Martin Luther King Jr. and Adolf Hitler. Their names evoke vastly different…
