Despite overwhelming public demand for democracy, many African nations are backsliding into authoritarianism per the most striking findings of the last Afrobarometer survey. Analysis by our managing editor A: theliberalist.org/why-democracy-… #Africa #Democracy #RuleofLaw

In #Africa, a weak and slow justice system has led to a lack of trust in courts, with many seeking justice abroad or turning to traditional leaders. Watch our video for more insights. #AccessToJustice #JudicialReform

We’re hosting our first in-person Journalism For Liberty bootcamp this Saturday, June 28 in Abuja. With the theme “Promoting a Free, Prosperous Society Through Pro-Freedom Reporting,” we’re bringing fellows and experts together for real conversations on media and liberty.

Full feature of how Insecurity is Killing Africa's Great Green Wall. Part 1 story by Qosim Suleiman, Abdullah A. Tijani, Amma Moussa and Gaston Sawadogo, supported by Pulitzer Center: theliberalist.org/consumed-by-te… #Africa #Banditry #Climate #GreatGreenWall #Plant #Terrorism

A new Digital News Report 2025 by the Reuters Institute shows that more Nigerians are now turning to social video platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for news. theliberalist.org/is-traditional… #DigitalNewsReport2025 #MediaTrends

High-profile Africans are increasingly falling into the nets of foreign law enforcers for crimes they could easily evade at home. Full analysis by Hammed J. Sulaiman ✍️🏼🇳🇬. theliberalist.org/how-africas-el… #HumanTrafficking #Justice #TheLiberalist #Africa Human Rights Watch NAPTIP ©TheLiberalist

In the final part of their two-part into Africa’s Great Green Wall’s crisis, Qosim Suleiman, Abdullah A. Tijani, Amma Moussa & Gaston Sawadogo reveal how insecurity threatens the project. Supported by the Pulitzer Center: theliberalist.org/consumed-by-te… #GreenWall #Sahel #Insecurity

Power protects, but only at home. Abroad, African elites are facing the consequences of crimes their home countries often ignore. Judges, senators, diplomats & even preachers are being tried & convicted in foreign courts for trafficking. linkedin.com/pulse/how-afri… Hammed J. Sulaiman ✍️🏼🇳🇬

From social media rants to political spin, this Factcheck by our Managing Editor, A shows how poor headline choices fuel misinformation & deepen distrust in both the media & government. Read here: theliberalist.org/how-misleading… #factcheck #fakenews #headline #importban

Africa’s Great Green Wall, a ambitious initiative to combat desertification in the Sahel keeps facing a crucial threat from insecurity. Watch this video to have more insights. #GreatGreenWall #Desertification #Insecurity #ClimateChange #AfricanEnvironment #TheLiberalist

Nigeria’s grid is still flickering, and most state governments have done little more than issue press releases. Despite Electricity Act coming into effect, most promises still remain largely unfulfilled. Read: theliberalist.org/in-nigeria-ele… #Electricity #EnergySector #Governance

On July 13, ex-President Buhari died at 82 in London. As tributes pour in, his troubling record on press freedom resurfaces: 300+ violations, 7 journalists killed in 6 years. By Shereefdeen Ahmad sawe: theliberalist.org/press-freedom-… #PressFreedom #BuhariAdministration #RuleOfLaw

Donald Iheaturu, a young agriculturalist in Nigeria, is an example of AI-usage success. He says he uses AI to enhance his farming. More people are using AI to build a smarter, more prosperous continent. By Usman Yakub Usman Read here: theliberalist.org/how-artificial… #FutureOfWork #AI