"Trump might be more explicit about it, but he is just the latest U.S. president who has made it clear to African leaders and populations that they just don’t figure prominently on Washington’s list of priorities."

More seriously, here's today's great briefing, by @adekaiyaoja.bsky.social.

Trump’s treatment of African leaders may be more brazenly disrespectful, but he is just the latest U.S. president who has made it clear that the continent is simply not a priority for Washington, @adekaiyaoja.bsky.social writes.

Washington was already slowly growing disinterested in prioritizing Africa. Trump has made that shift explicit, an approach that is likely to accelerate African countries’ pivot to other partners, @adekaiyaoja.bsky.social writes.

At the halfway point of Tinubu’s term, Nigeria’s political class is already looking ahead to the next presidential election in 2027, which he is expected to win.

As @adekaiyaoja.bsky.social writes, that reflects how he has reconfigured the country’s politics more than his performance in office.

Halfway through his term, Nigeria’s president still faces many challenges. But with the opposition in disarray, Tinubu is also consolidating support and changing the way politics has been practiced in the country, @adekaiyaoja.bsky.social writes.

On Madu's first hunt for Sirens, he teams up with the legendary hunter, Azu, who is on his 10th hunt.

"This story is about ankles, a first timer, & a beaten curse."

Brilliant plot twist in this action-packed story by @adekaiyaoja.bsky.social in @omenanamag.bsky.social

omenana.com/2025/03/31/s...

Really hope it’s all worth it in the end. Surely it has to right? It’s too difficult now for it not to even out.

Touched on recent African Union developments for @wpr.bsky.social

There have been several debates about the creation of states and the increasing number of regional commissions in Nigeria. I try to unpack the way subnational agitation for representation can play out in Nigeria.

republic.com.ng/february-mar...

The single biggest piece of advice I’ve received this year in terms of writing is to stop saying ‘I think’ and just write it. Helps volumes with building confidence

Trump's offhanded insult of Lesotho during the SOTU may seem like just another example of his racist animosity toward Africa.

But it's actually very instructive wrt some major trends shaping global politics today.

To understand why, it helps to ask:

Why did he say it?

How could he say it?

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Seeing videos of some of the ‘protesters’ in Nigeria, concerning the sexual harassment case in the Senate, and I’m happy I know my parents are unlikely to be embarrass me like that

At this point if I don’t get into my programs, I’m just going to move to a farm in South America. Better odds of finding a fulfilling job and romantic connection than current settings

Please can someone explain to me how Anora is a better movie than either of Conclave or Dune 2...

Ghana’s electoral democracy must be seen for what it is, not a model outlier, but rather a representation of many of the same problems facing other African democracies, @adekaiyaoja.bsky.social argues in @wpr.bsky.social

www.worldpoliticsreview.com/ghana-electi...

Ghana—and other democracies across Africa—would do well to re-examine the social contract its democratic system of governance proffers to its citizens to ensure it does not become irrelevant to their concerns and grievances, @adekaiyaoja.bsky.social says www.worldpoliticsreview.com/ghana-electi...

Reflected on the recent elections and the impact on how we should reflect on African democracy going forward.
For @wpr.bsky.social

After each of a series of coups in Africa in recent years, regional organizations have tried and failed to shape or alter events on the ground. Afolabi Adekaiyaoja (@adekaiyaoja.bsky.social) examines why these organizations seem unable to roll back military takeovers:

I am going to drop the first announcement of AB Con 2023 here🥳(supposed to be on 1st Sept)

It will be the 7th edition and happy to be hosting with @adekaiyaoja.bsky.social in our planning committee for this year!

The big reveal this year is, it will be a 2-days event for the first time!
#ABCon2023