Category: Analyses
Togo’s geopolitical pivot towards Russia: uncertain ramifications
The arrival of the Russian cargo vessel «Mikhail-Britnev», a ship subject to international sanctions, at the port of Lomé, coupled with reports detailing the deployment of several hundred Africa Corps
Read MoreMorocco’s economic resilience: navigating global shifts
A la Une Economie Morocco’s economic resilience: navigating global shifts FacebookXWhatsAppEmailCopy URL A recent Policy Paper from the Policy Center for the New South offers a detailed analysis of Morocco’s
Read MoreUnderstanding african democracy: achille mbembe’s critical perspective
The Cameroonian philosopher Achille Mbembe contends that true democracy has never genuinely taken root across the African continent. In a recent exclusive discussion, he offered his uncompromising views on critical
Read MoreCRP/FRP’s struggle for legitimacy in Ituri amidst regional tensions
Analyzing the CRP/FRP’s Position in Eastern DRC’s Complex Security Landscape The Convention for the Popular Revolution/Forces for the Popular Revolution (CRP/FRP), led by former International Criminal Court (ICC) convict Thomas
Read MoreDemocratic Republic of Congo: empowering youth for sustainable development
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT Kinshasa, July 11, 2026 – The Democratic Republic of Congo is taking significant steps to mark World Population Day (WPD). With an impressive 65% of its populace
Read MoreEurope’s industrial future: the franco-moroccan partnership at a crossroads
For several months, Paris has been a leading voice within the European Union, advocating for a significant shift in economic strategy. The French government believes that European competitiveness can no
Read MoreSahel alliance struggles as Russia’s military ties deepen human cost
Military cooperation with Moscow fails to curb rising violence in the Sahel The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have doubled down on their exclusive military partnership with Russia,
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s gold traded for Moscow’s wheat in stark sovereignty paradox
From rhetoric to reality: the double standard of Burkina Faso’s leadership The stark contrast between official declarations and ground-level policies has never been more glaring. While authorities in Ouagadougou trumpet
Read MoreInside look at Mali’s customs reshuffle: power plays and hidden agendas
The corridors of Mali’s General Directorate of Customs have become a stage for high-stakes political maneuvering, where every personnel shift echoes like a chess move with far-reaching consequences. A recent
Read MoreCivil leadership under Niger’s junta at risk: the case of lame zeine
In military-led transitions, the line separating a trusted ally from a potential adversary can dissolve without warning. The situation surrounding Niger’s transitional Prime Minister, Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, has reignited
Read MoreDiplomacy in west africa: the hidden costs of a ceremonial honor
The recent elevation of Togo’s Foreign Minister to the rank of Commander of the Order of the Stallion—the highest honorific distinction in Burkina Faso—has been framed by official channels as
Read MoreGabon’s economic future: how a new macroeconomic model will guide fiscal decisions
How can a nation effectively foresee the impact of an oil price downturn, accelerating inflation, or mounting public debt before these factors destabilize state finances? This crucial question is at
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