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Alliance of Sahel States Departure from ECOWAS: Implications for WAEMU and the CFA Franc
On January 28, 2024, the military juntas of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger jointly announced their immediate departure from ECOWAS.
The decision of Burkina Faso,...
A Shifting Landscape: Is ECOWAS Awakening to Regional Economic and Security Realities?
Given the multidimensional difficulties facing the regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the most delicate being forging indivisible regional security...
Ethiopia is on the brink of civil war, which has grave repercussions for stability in the HoA
The country once renowned for its history and vibrant economy now faces conflicts and external tensions that pose a serious threat to its stability....
Europe and Africa Forging a New Relationship
Late January 2024, prominent African leaders and corporate business executives attended the summit intended to forge a new relationship between Europe and Africa. It...
Ethiopia’s eroding political transition: Can multiple interlocking crises be overcome?
Ethiopia’s over five years under Premier Abiy Ahmed’s leadership have witnessed a volatile transition, menaced by immense and interlocking challenges, including the large-scale war...
AI in Africa: The Last Battle Lost Before the War Begun
In 1970, at the Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Head of States and the government of the Organization of African Union (O.A.U)...
Russia Prioritizing Sustainable Security and Strategic Economic Questions in Sahel-Saharan Region
With geopolitical changes intensifying, Russia is steadily broadening influence by making economic investments, creating informal military bases and selling weapons to African countries. Under...
Blinken Playing Catch Up with China and Russia in Africa
Anthony J. Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, visited Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Angola from Jan. 21-26 to strengthen the relationship between...
Three Years After AfCFTA Ratification: Should Africans Still Rely On It?
The concept of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) was formed during the 18th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Head of the...
Chinese yuan vs U.S. dollar in Africa
With a rising US dollar, many African countries are facing debt repayment woes and so are moving away from using the currency. Meanwhile, China...