High fidelity

France-Algeria relations have worsened following mutual diplomatic expulsions. At the same time, al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM claimed to have killed 200 soldiers in a major attack on a military base in northern Burkina Faso. What steps can be taken to restore diplomatic ties and improve regional security?

Nigeria's Senate is considering a bill to create a single agency for managing assets recovered from crime, replacing the current system involving 18 agencies. How might a centralised asset management agency impact the fight against corruption in Nigeria?

According to the National Bureau of Statistics, food inflation in Benue State spiked to 51.8% year-on-year in April 2025, more than doubling from 23.3% in March. What factors are driving the sharp rise in food inflation in Benue, and what policy responses are needed to address it?