TCMP — Independent journalism and creative storytelling that elevates African voices in the UK, Nigeria, and global diaspora.
TCMP — Independent journalism and creative storytelling that elevates African voices in the UK, Nigeria, and global diaspora.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are demanding greater control over their futures. But if the Union breaks apart, what would independence actually mean? Oliver Grant John Swinney’s suggestion that Andy Burnham could be the last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was deliberately provocative. But behind the rhetoric lies a serious constitutional question: how much…
Ola Aina Kenya’s Economic Question Kenya has found itself at the centre of an uncomfortable but important African debate following President William Ruto’s directive for authorities to take action against foreign nationals operating certain small scale businesses in the country. The government’s argument is that Kenyan traders, particularly young people struggling to find employment and…
Ola Aina A Map That Started a Global Argument It was supposed to be a debate about maps. It has quickly become a debate about Africa, America, colonial history, global power and even the credibility of the United Nations. On September 4, the UN General Assembly adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution by a vote…
Why Africa’s push to process its own resources is becoming a question not only of development, but of power By Ola Aina For a decade, Dr Akinwumi Adesina stood at the centre of one of Africa’s most consequential economic debates: who truly benefits from the continent’s natural wealth? As President of the African Development Bank from 2015 to 2025, Adesina advanced…
By Ada Okoroji Britain is witnessing a notable shift in the fight against transnational organisations and networks, with US efforts moving beyond targeting local branches and affiliated entities towards dismantling the financial and institutional infrastructure that enables these networks to operate across multiple countries. The approach reflects a new strategy focused on pursuing the leadership…
Senator Zaynab Mohamed Somali American Leadership and the Power of Representation By Seun Oni Senator Zaynab Mohamed represents a new chapter in African diaspora leadership, where identity, public service, and community advocacy come together to shape the future. Born in Somalia and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mohamed’s journey reflects the power of resilience, civic engagement, and the pursuit…
CAN ANDY BURNHAM BREAK BRITAIN’S CYCLE OF POLITICAL FATIGUE? Britain’s prime ministers enter Downing Street with hope, but too often leave carrying the weight of expectations they cannot satisfy. Andy Burnham now faces the biggest test of all: whether a different style of leadership can succeed in the same unforgiving political environment. By Oliver Grant The Black…
A Viral Interview and a National Conversation Few interviews have generated as much discussion in recent weeks as that of Nigerian real estate investor Morenikeji Giwa. Clips from the interview spread rapidly across social media after Giwa suggested that his personal fortunes were not necessarily tied to Nigeria’s economic trajectory and implied that certain forms of…