Kissing the old goodbye

Fresh fighting has erupted in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, despite a recent peace deal. M23 rebels clashed with pro-government Wazalendo militias (NDC-Renové), capturing two villages. What steps can be taken to resolve the dispute and prevent further violence in North Kivu?

In Lagos, the Bariga Local Council Development Area has renamed Charly Boy Bus Stop to Baddo Bus Stop, in honour of rapper Olamide. The move sparked controversy, with human rights lawyer Femi Falana criticising it as unconstitutional and lacking public consultation. Legal expert Monday Ubani added that the change promotes ethnic bias and threatens Lagos’s diverse and inclusive identity. Should public landmarks be renamed without community input, and how can cities like Lagos balance cultural recognition with inclusivity?

Peter Obi has accused President Tinubu’s government of giving false economic reports to make things seem better than they are. He says the real situation, rising hunger, poverty, and joblessness,s is being hidden with fake numbers on inflation and GDP. How can the government be more open and truthful about the state of the economy?