Since 1999, most of Nigeria politics has been dominated by two main parties. But for the first time, there's a third contender who actually seems to have a realistic chance. Young Nigerians are often written off as apathetic, but with so much at stake, I think there was pressure on them as a generation to debunk that stereotype.
Excitement still surrounds the spoiler candidate Peter Obi, whose down-to-earth ways appeal to a large constituency of fed-up youths. We look at the early returns. A year ago Olaf Scholz, Germany’s chancellor, announced a tremendous shift in defence policy and funding; we ask how far the warship has turned since then. And remembering Queen Elizabeth I’s favourite composer.
For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer