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Olusegun Obasanjo
Former President of Nigeria; Chairman and Advisory Board Member Emeritus, The Brenthurst Foundation
Member of The Brenthurst Foundation's Advisory Board
President Olusegun Obasanjo is the former President of the Republic of Nigeria. He is an international statesman with a passion for conflict resolution and mediation. In 2008 he was appointed by the United Nations as a special envoy for Africa and has since overseen democratic elections on behalf of the African Union and Ecowas in countries across the continent.
President Obasanjo had a distinguished military career, was a member of the 1957 UN Peace Keeping Mission to Congo, and received the instrument of surrender on behalf the Nigerian Government from the opposing forces in the Nigerian Civil War that lasted from 1967 to 1970. He rose to the rank of full General and became the Nigerian Head of State on the assassination of the then Military Head of State in 1976. He handed over to a democratically elected government in 1979. He was later jailed for his pro-democracy views for three and a half years. On release, he was democratically elected President in 1999 and served two terms. He is the author of over 30 books covering a variety of topics.
He was chairman of The Brenthurst Foundation Advisory Board until June 2023 and continues to be an emeritus member of the board.
Content by Olusegun Obasanjo
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Gdansk Declaration: African Opposition Unites to Fight Authoritarian Regimes
Lech Walesa, Olusegun Obasanjo, Yulia Tymoshenko
16 Aug 2023
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The Gdańsk Declaration: Solidarity for Democracy
Alfonso de Prat Gay, Greg Mills, Juan Carlos Pinzón Bueno, Olusegun Obasanjo
26 Jun 2023
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The Brenthurst Foundation Board Members President Johnson Sirleaf, President Obasanjo and President Koroma Receive Order of the Eagle of Zambia Award
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Ernest Bai Koroma, Olusegun Obasanjo
14 Jul 2022
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Simplifying Peacemaking in a Complex World
Hailemariam Desalegn, Kgalema Motlanthe, Olusegun Obasanjo
12 Jul 2022
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There Will Be African Victims of Russia's War, Warn Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Olusegun Obasanjo
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Olusegun Obasanjo
19 Jun 2022
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Statement on the Prospects for Peace in Ethiopia by H.E. Olusegun Obasanjo High Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for the Horn of Africa
Olusegun Obasanjo
14 Nov 2021
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The Brenthurst Foundation Holds Annual Advisory Board Meeting In Morocco
Alberto Trejos, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Ernest Bai Koroma, Greg Mills, Jonathan Oppenheimer, Mcebisi Jonas, Olusegun Obasanjo, Torben Brylle
21 Oct 2021
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From Afghanistan to Africa: What the West's Failure Should Teach Us
David Kilcullen, Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
4 Aug 2021
VIDEOS
The Asian Roundabout: Afghanistan After the West's Withdrawal
Greg Mills, Johnny Clegg, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ray Hartley, Richard Harper, Robin Auld
26 Jul 2021
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Kenneth Kaunda: A Great Son of Africa Who Fought for Independence
Olusegun Obasanjo
18 Jun 2021
VIDEOS
A Aspiração Asiática
Bobi Wine, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Emily van der Merwe, Greg Mills, Hailemariam Desalegn, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ray Hartley
14 Oct 2020
VIDEOS
L'aspiration asiatique
Bobi Wine, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Emily van der Merwe, Greg Mills, Hailemariam Desalegn, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ray Hartley
14 Oct 2020
VIDEOS
The Asian Aspiration Documentary
Bobi Wine, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Greg Mills, Hailemariam Desalegn, Marie-Noelle Nwokolo, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ray Hartley
12 Oct 2020
VIDEOS
The Asian Aspiration Documentary...Coming Soon
Bobi Wine, Greg Mills, Hailemariam Desalegn, Olusegun Obasanjo
30 Sep 2020
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Africa's 'smart reopening' through technology is urgent for AfCFTA
Olusegun Obasanjo
2 Sep 2020
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The Africa we want needs strong leaders and stronger institutions
Olusegun Obasanjo
1 Sep 2020
EVENTS
Africa In Perspective - RUSI Webinar
with Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
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The Pathfinders - Bold Solutions For Africa's Future
with Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
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Afrobarometer virtual book launch of The Asian Aspiration
with Greg Mills, Hailemariam Desalegn, Olusegun Obasanjo
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A Statement from Our Chairman, President Obasanjo, on COVID-19
Olusegun Obasanjo
1 Apr 2020
BOOKS
Le Modèle Asiatique
Emily van der Merwe, Greg Mills, Hailemariam Desalegn, Olusegun Obasanjo
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COVID-19: Africa must act locally, but keep thinking globally
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Jonathan Oppenheimer, Olusegun Obasanjo
23 Mar 2020
BOOKS
The Asian Aspiration
Emily van der Merwe, Greg Mills, Hailemariam Desalegn, Olusegun Obasanjo
PUBLICATIONS
Where the Rubber Hits the Road - The Future Of African Cities
Archimedes Muzenda, David Kilcullen, Dianna Games, Dickie Davis, Emily van der Merwe, Greg Mills, Juan Carlos Pinzón Bueno, Nchimunya Hamukoma, Nicola Doyle, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ray Hartley, Sarah Calburn
27 Jan 2020
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Xenophobic attacks: Equivocation by South Africa is a silent nod of approval
Olusegun Obasanjo
3 Oct 2019
EVENTS
Democracy Works Book Launch in Abuja
with Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
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Democracy Works Book Launch in Lagos
with Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
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Democracy Works Launch in Ghana
with Greg Mills, Mahamudu Bawumia, Olusegun Obasanjo
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The DRC: Is a government of national unity a good idea?
Greg Mills, Jeffrey Herbst, Olusegun Obasanjo, Tendai Biti
14 Jan 2019
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Aid fails to solve the DRC crisis
Greg Mills, Jeffrey Herbst, Olusegun Obasanjo, Tendai Biti
11 Jan 2019
BOOKS
Democracy Works: Re-Wiring Politics to Africa's Advantage
Greg Mills, Jeffrey Herbst, Olusegun Obasanjo, Tendai Biti
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The US should focus on soft power and China cooperation in Africa—not rivalry
Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
21 Dec 2018
PUBLICATIONS
Let's Not Talk About Agriculture, but Agri-Business
Emily van der Merwe, Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
6 Nov 2018
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Let's Not Talk About Agriculture, but Agribusiness
Emily van der Merwe, Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
1 Nov 2018
EVENTS
Making Africa Work Launch - Dar es Salaam
with Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
PUBLICATIONS
From Confrontation to Partnership - Realising Africa's Mining Potential
Olusegun Obasanjo
7 Feb 2018
EVENTS
Mining Indaba 2018 - Cape Town
with Olusegun Obasanjo
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Israel's Warming Relations With Africa Survived a UN Vote. But Will Further Political Tension Break Them?
Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
9 Jan 2018
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Op-Ed: Getting Beyond Aid in Africa
Dickie Davis, Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
5 Dec 2017
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Premium Times: Give Us Electricity, and We'll Build Africa, By Olusegun Obasanjo and Greg Mills
Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
21 Nov 2017
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Making Africa Work — insights from West Africa
Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
10 Aug 2017
PUBLICATIONS
Why Singapore Works, Taking The Right Lessons
Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
28 Jun 2017
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Why Singapore works (hint: it's not because of colonialism)
Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
25 Jun 2017
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Two Malawis, Few Opportunities, One Challenge
Dickie Davis, Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
21 Jun 2017
VIDEOS
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on power dynamics in Africa
Olusegun Obasanjo
7 Jun 2017
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How to ensure Africa's elections are free and fair
Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
11 May 2017
BOOKS
Making Africa work: A handbook for economic success
Dickie Davis, Greg Mills, Jeffrey Herbst, Olusegun Obasanjo
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Book interview: This Is How We Grow Africa
Dickie Davis, Greg Mills, Jeffrey Herbst, Olusegun Obasanjo
2 May 2017
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'Making Africa Work' Book Launch Event in Ethiopia
with Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
PUBLICATIONS
The Zambezi Protocol: Result of a Dialogue on Natural Resource Policy in Africa
Dickie Davis, Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
28 Apr 2016
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Perspectives On African Security
Greg Mills, Olusegun Obasanjo
20 Mar 2014