By Ebrima Cham Research has shown an increased number of youths in Africa developing an interest in political engagement. The survey conducted by Afrobarometer between 2021 and 2023 showed that.
Togo’s Port of Lomé is fast becoming a critical maritime node for West Africa and international players eyeing strategic entry points into Africa. With its modern infrastructure, deep-water capacity, and.
Across Africa, a shift is taking place in how regional diplomacy and international negotiations are being shaped. While governments and state institutions have traditionally led the continent’s foreign relations and.
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.
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.
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.
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..
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.
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.
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.
