Chinese investments in Nigeria flourish on a Silk Road of corruptionChinese entrepreneurs in Nigeria give bribes to advance their investments.Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike20 August 2021
#FreeRebecca: Global Voices Sub-Saharan Africa condemns the arbitrary arrest and detention of Cameroon’s tech leader Rebecca EnonchongEnonchong arrested without warrant, remains in custody without proper charges.Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike, Njeri Wangari12 August 2021
Belt and Road Initiative projects ramp up Nigeria’s favourable perception of ChinaIs China's silk road leading Nigeria to sufficiency or imperialism? Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike7 June 2021
Nigerian government suspends Twitter after controversy over president's deleted tweet threatening violence‘Violence always starts with dehumanization’Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike4 June 2021
South African shack settlement activist wins the 2021 Per Anger PrizeSibusiso Innocent Zikode is an advocate for homeless peopleWritten by Nwachukwu Egbunike29 March 2021
Transition in Tanzania: From President Magufuli to President HassanTanzanians grapple with the complexity of Magufuli’s death and legacyWritten by Amanda Lichtenstein, Pernille Baerendtsen, Nwachukwu Egbunike24 March 2021
Nigerian politician arrested for condemning the kidnap of schoolchildrenSalihu Tanko Yakasai tweeted, 'deal with terrorists decisively or resign'Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike27 February 2021
Freedom of expression in a downward spiral in Southern Africa, says new studySome of the laws reviewed have a chilling effect on digital freedomWritten by Nwachukwu Egbunike15 February 2021
Nigerian protesters arrested for resisting reopening of the Lagos Lekki toll gateThe toll gate was central to last years' #EndSARS protestsWritten by Nwachukwu Egbunike13 February 2021
COVID-19 vaccine in Africa: Caught between China’s soft-power diplomacy and the West’s vaccine nationalism, Part II African governments may wait till 2022 before securing a coronavirus vaccineWritten by Nwachukwu Egbunike1 February 2021
COVID-19 vaccine in Africa: Caught between China’s soft-power diplomacy and the West’s vaccine nationalism, Part INigeria and Kenya are sourcing their COVID-19 vaccine from ChinaWritten by Nwachukwu Egbunike1 February 2021
Social media blackout, violent crackdown on opposition ahead of presidential elections in Uganda Opposition candidates face violent crackdowns and arbitrary arrestsWritten by James Propa, Nwachukwu Egbunike13 January 2021
‘It’s not just a joke!’ Nigerian comedians unite against rape culture'Jokes that normalise sexual violence are unacceptable. Call it out!'Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike14 December 2020
Seven African governments employ surveillance spyware, says new studyThe snooping technique tracks phones and intercepts calls and textsWritten by Nwachukwu Egbunike10 December 2020
Shutdowns, throttling and stifling dissent online: Africa’s new normal, Part IIThe rising authoritarian crackdown on online freedoms in the continentWritten by Nwachukwu Egbunike, Khattab Hamad9 November 2020
Shutdowns, throttling and stifling dissent online: Africa’s new normal, Part IInternet blackouts are increasingly common across the continent.Written by Khattab Hamad, Nwachukwu Egbunike9 November 2020
How Facebook derailed Nigeria’s #EndSARS movementFacebook and Instagram falsely labeled content as ‘fake news’Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike27 October 2020
President Buhari’s contempt for Nigerian youth-led #EndSARS movementYouth protesters ‘speak to hope, to what Nigeria could become.’ Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike24 October 2020
Official obfuscation trails the Lagos shooting of anti-police protesters Nigerian authorities deny the killings despite numerous evidence Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike23 October 2020
Nigerian military opens fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos#EndSARS protests were subdued with violent tacticsWritten by Nwachukwu Egbunike20 October 2020
#EndSARS protest movement at a crossroads as government evades the issueThe young activist movement must evolve to win this marathon Written by Nwachukwu Egbunike20 October 2020