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Alliance of Sahel States Asserts Agricultural Sovereignty with Launch of APSA-Sahel

In a decisive move that underscores its commitment to food sovereignty and regional autonomy, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has officially launched the Alliance of.

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Burkina Faso Increases Government Stake in Gold Mining Projects Under New Mining Code

Burkina Faso is taking significant steps to assert greater control over its rich mineral resources. The country has officially increased its government equity stake in major gold mining projects from.

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Is the Continent Ready for a Unified Foreign Policy?

In a world experiencing tectonic shifts in geopolitical alliances, the question of Africa’s global posture is no longer just rhetorical; it’s strategic. With the rise of China, the resurgence of.

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ECOWAS at 50: Hope Amid Fractured Unity

Fifty years ago, in a season marked by Cold War politics and post-colonial fragility, fifteen West African countries came together to sign the Treaty of Lagos on May 28, 1975..

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Strengthening Security in West Africa: Burkina Faso and Senegal’s New Partnership

A new bilateral initiative targeting terrorism and transnational crime has been launched by Burkina Faso and Senegal in response to West Africa’s escalating insecurity. The partnership reflects a growing consensus.

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Africa in the New World Order: Between Non-Alignment and New Alliances

Historically aligned with the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War, Africa now confronts a modern geopolitical remix, marked by resurgent global rivalries, shifting economic poles and growing pressure to choose.

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Africa’s Regional Blocs: Can ECOWAS, EAC, and SADC Deliver?

Africa’s pursuit of regional integration has long been a central theme in its development narrative. The continent’s regional blocs—ECOWAS in West Africa, EAC in East Africa, and SADC in Southern.

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World Malaria Day 2025: Can Africa Reignite the Fight to End Malaria?

As the world marks World Malaria Day 2025, one question echoes across the continent: Can Africa reignite the fight to end malaria once and for all? With this year’s theme,.

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How Rural Roads Are Rewiring Africa’s Economies

Across Africa’s quiet countryside, a silent transformation is underway, not through skyscrapers or smart cities, but through dusty, winding roads that are being paved, widened and extended. These roads may.

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Security for Sale: Africa’s Shifting Alliances and the New Cold War

Recently, Africa has emerged as a crucial arena for global powers seeking to expand their influence. The continent’s abundant natural resources, strategic geographic position, and burgeoning markets have attracted attention.

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