Alliance Of Sahel States Formation: Objectives & Implications for ECOWAS
Introduction The West African political and security landscape has undergone significant transformations in the past decade, marked by a series...
CFA franc, The Last Vestige Of French Colonialism: Will The ‘Sahel’ Be The Final Nail In The Coffin?
The CFA franc is the common currency of the 14 African countries belonging to the Franc Zone. They are Benin,...
Sustainability of The Sahel Alliance – A Myth Or Reality
The visit of the Nigerian Prime Minister, Ali Lamine Zeine to Burkina Faso on 7th October 2023, to discuss issues on...
The Security Role Of Taboos In Traditional African Societies
Taboos are part of us. They are, in fact, us, in Africa. Every human society has them. Some are more...
The Security Challenges in a Developing Digital Economy
Introduction The concept of a digital economy is an interesting one, as proponents believe it would enhance transparency and accountability...
Obiang Nguema Mbasogo: Africa’s ‘Iron Man’ Whose Dynastic Presidency Typifies All That Is Wrong With The Continent
“Africa doesn't need strong men; it needs strong institutions”, Barack Obama said on 11 July 2009 while addressing the continent...
Macky Sall & George Weah: Two Shining Examples Who Have Given Democracy An Oomph In Africa
In July this year (2023), President Macky Sall of Senegal, who was first elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2019,...
Eight coups in 3 years: Is Africa ready to march forward in democracy or Sisyphus about in putsches?
Since August 2020, Africa has experienced eight coups. The last one was in Gabon. On August 30, just hours after...
