THIS WEEK’S TOP IDEAS
Our top analyses, debates, ideas and stories of the week.
Salawa Abeni: 50 Years of Waka and Womanhood
For five decades, Salawa Abeni has used Waka, a Yoruba musical tradition shaped by Islamic praise poetry and associated with women’s performances at religious and social gatherings,to sing about more than celebration. Her music has addresse…. read more.
Assessing the Effectiveness of Ukraine’s Anti-Russia Operations in Africa
Assessing the Effectiveness of Ukraine’s Anti-Russia Operations in Africa . read more.
How Kogi Became a Hub for Extremist Expansion into Southern Nigeria
Northern Nigeria Security Situation Report (October 4–10, 2026). read more.
How Communal Violence is further Driving Conflict in the North-east
Northern Nigeria Security Situation Report (September 27 - October 3, 2026). read more.
How EU Countries Are Re-engaging the Sahel
How EU Countries Are Re-engaging the Sahel. read more.
The Shifting Activities of the Sadiku Boko Haram Faction in North-Central Nigeria
Northern Nigeria Security Situation Report (September 20–26, 2026). read more.
The Nexus between Resource Mining and Conflict in Northern Nigeria
Northern Nigeria Security Situation Report (September 13 - September 19, 2026). read more.
How the Nigeria-Boko Haram Truce may Result in Longterm Strategic Fall Out
Northern Nigeria Security Situation Report (September 6 - September 12, 2026). read more.
Unpacking the Priorities of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group
In late 2025, Nigeria and the United States entered a period of diplomatic tension over allegations of Christian persecution in Nigeria and President Trump’s threat of military intervention in the country. The situation became increasingly …. read more.
Political-Security Threat Nexus Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Election
Northern Nigeria Security Situation Report (August 30–September 5, 2026). read more.