Citizen power in Senegal: history, challenges and renewal

This article explores the concept of citizen power in post-2024 Senegal, where the election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye marked a turning point. It examines the concept through three lenses: contemporary

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Industrialisation as a catalyst for economic growth in Côte d’Ivoire

During a press event held in Abidjan-Plateau, the strategic importance of industrialising Côte d’Ivoire took centre stage. Paul-Harry Aithnard, the Director for the UEMOA Region and General Manager of Ecobank

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Faure gnassingbé’s ascent to power: the 2005 togolese crisis

Togo’s political narrative is indelibly marked by a pivotal year, 2005, which continues to cast a long shadow over collective memory and foster national division. While some observers interpret this

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Faure Gnassingbé’s kirghizistan journey: geopolitical moves over Togo’s economic needs

As Togolese citizens daily scan the horizon, yearning for relief from soaring living costs and persistent power outages, President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé has opted for a journey to the distant,

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Safeguarding human rights defenders in crises with effective strategies

strategies to protect human rights defenders during crises In partnership with national human rights defender coalitions in Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, ISHR has released a

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Ghana’s urgent security lessons from Mali’s russian partnership and sahelian instability

Opinion Ghana’s urgent security lessons from Mali’s russian partnership and sahelian instability The recent wave of jihadist attacks in Mali exposes critical vulnerabilities in external security reliance, offering vital, immediate

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Fuel prices in west africa: ivory coast vs Benin disparity in 2026

The economic landscape of West Africa is undergoing a significant adjustment in May 2026, as households grapple with persistent inflation while fuel prices at the pump reveal stark contrasts between

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Benin intensifies efforts for the extradition of Kemi Seba

Legal pressure is mounting against Kemi Seba following his detention in Afrique du Sud for significant immigration law violations. The activist, often criticized for his superficial panafricanist rhetoric, is now

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Kemi Seba’s downfall: panafricanism’s fading solidarity

In a dramatic turn of events, Kemi Seba finds himself at the center of a storm that has left him more isolated than ever before. His recent arrest in South

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Why benin remains the land of justice and humanity for kemi seba

As the media storm intensifies around Kemi Seba’s arrest in South Africa and the subsequent extradition discussions, a wave of digital speculation has taken hold. Beyond the complex legal and

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Mali’s pursuit of sovereignty: The reality of new partnerships and security hurdles

Following the military takeovers in 2020 and 2021, the leadership in Mali has sought to redefine the nation as a fully autonomous power. By moving away from traditional Western alliances

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Niger’s battle against corruption: why systemic change is still lacking

Niger faces persistent corruption challenges despite global progress Each year, Transparency International‘s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) serves as a stark reminder of governance challenges worldwide. The latest report reveals a

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