Mallam Abba Kyari: The Late “Gatekeeper” of the Presidency
Mallam Abba Kyari (1952–2020) was a Nigerian lawyer, banker, and statesman who served as the Chief of Staff to President […]
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Africa, Deep Dives
The Paper Coup: How Africa’s “Suited Dictators” Are Killing Democracy in Plain Sight
This comparison explores three distinct but interconnected crises unfolding across Africa. While the methods differ—one using legal loopholes, one using
Deep Dives, Togo
The Silent Coup: How Togo’s “Paper Democracy” Masked a Dynastic Landgrab
Just when it seemed democracy in Africa could not face more turmoil, a quiet but seismic shift occurred in Togo.