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ECOWAS @ 50 is a celebration of West Africa's people
As ECOWAS commemorates its golden jubilee, it is far from being the "people-centered" institutions it claims to aspire to be
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
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What Pope Francis meant to African Catholics like me
The beloved pontiff who embraced Africa's vibrant Catholicism left behind a strong legacy on a continent that is the Church's future and present
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
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How has Faye fared in his first year as Senegal's president?
Taking stock of the tenure of Africa's youngest elected head of state
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
16 thoughts on what the Trump aid cuts mean for Africa
What implication does the most radical shift in foreign aid since the 1960s have for the world's youngest, most impoverished continent?
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
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Penkelemesi turns one
Reflecting on the first 12 months of writing about Africa in a time of global upheaval
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
The African Union must be a better advocate for the continent in a turbulent world
In order for the AU to deliver The Africa We Want, it must be the union Africans need
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
Africa in 2025: 10 trends to look out for
A quarter of the 21st century is gone. Halfway to 2050, when one in four people on the planet will be African, 2025 is a year of stock-taking and…
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
Sights, sounds and scans: My wrap-up of 2024 in African film, music and literature
Merry Christmas and a happy holidays to all who celebrate.
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
#GhanaDecides2024: Ghanaians will not miss the Akufo-Addo era
The story of Akufo-Addo's presidency is one of false starts, setbacks and dashed hopes
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
How should Africa prepare for Trump 2.0?
African governments cannot afford to be idealistic in their engagement with Washington during Trump's second presidency.
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
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What is Joe Biden's legacy in Africa?
Biden's engagement with Africa did not differ dramatically from that of his predecessors despite his administration’s pledge to "reset" Washington's…
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
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Ruto is the West's man in Africa. Is that good for Kenya and the rest of the continent?
If Kenya is to play a role as a continental anchor, Nairobi needs to be more than a stalking horse for Western geopolitical machinations
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
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Africa's demand for U.N. Security Council reform needs a sharper focus
The inordinate attention paid to the U.N. Security Council at the expense of African regional and continental organizations like the AU and ECOWAS is…
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Chris O. Ogunmodede
Balance, modernization and a shared vision: FOCAC 2024 and the next phase of Africa-China relations
China is Africa's most important foreign partner. But the relationship needs to be updated to future realities.
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Insights, perspectives and musings on African affairs from Dakar to Dar es Salaam.

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