There is absolute need to de-escalate the rhetorics between Nigeria and brotherly Niger. It is a problem started largely by the Nigeriens. Such tensions are unhelpful TBH.
Nothing has manifested the depth of third world poverty than the mainstreaming of 'Keke Marwa' as the mainstay of our transportation( at least in our cities).
The Presidential system of democratic governance is the totally wrong model for African countries. Many African leaders are likely to get carried away with the awesome power of being President.
As a world power, I think Russia is over-rated. Imagine, having to supposedly use Iranian drones and lately North Korean special forces( allegedly) to fight in Ukraine.
War in any form is always folly!