Due to the explosive growth of the tech industry, disparities between the Global North and the Global South are becoming increasingly apparent. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are revealing hidden inequalities that have been concealed behind the conceptual framework of … Continue reading
Category: Africa
Nuclear Deterrence: The Paradox of Peace in the Shadow of Annihilation
In the intricate realm of global politics, the weight of nuclear weapons casts a long and formidable shadow. Their mere existence isn’t just a testament to technological might and unprecedented destruction but a testament to a world held in tenuous … Continue reading
The War on Food: Sudan’s Conflict is Pushing Millions to the Brink of Famine
Following the outbreak of conflict in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the country has been pushed further into an already existing dire state of affairs. Precisely, Sudan is facing an alarming food … Continue reading
Le duel des géants : Pétroyuan menace l’hégémonie du pétrodollar
Le pétrole, souvent qualifié d’« or noir », occupe une place centrale dans la géopolitique mondiale. Sa maîtrise et son contrôle déterminent non seulement la prospérité économique d’un pays, mais aussi son influence et sa puissance sur la scène internationale. … Continue reading
Niger and the future of democratic states in Africa
On July 26, the Presidential Guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum inside his Palace in Niger’s capital, Niamey. This military takeover can be added to the extensive list of military takeovers in neighbouring countries since 2019. These include Mali in August … Continue reading
Changement climatique, conflits et réfugiés : Les enjeux géopolitiques d’un monde en surchauffe
Le réchauffement climatique est un phénomène qui préoccupe de plus en plus la communauté internationale. Il s’agit d’une augmentation significative et durable des températures à l’échelle mondiale, résultant principalement de l’émission excessive de gaz à effet de serre par les … Continue reading
Emmanuel Macron: la fin de la Françafrique?
Pendant longtemps, les relations entre la France et ses anciennes colonies ont été réduites à une expression : La Françafrique. Elle est apparue dans les années 1960 pour décrire les relations politiques, diplomatiques, économiques, militaires, et monétaires que la … Continue reading
Can Pope Francis Make Change in Africa?
An overview of Pope Francis’ recent tour of Africa, and an analysis of what this shows of the Catholic church’s methods and influence.
Somalia: A Failed State?
The civil war in Somalia is a conflict that continues to cause millions of deaths and represents trivialized violence rooted in Somali communities.
Somalia is one of the most ethnically homogenous African countries, with 85% of the population belonging to … Continue reading
Through the Looking Glass: A Reflection on the Pre-Colonial Mirage
Nsuo a edo wo na eko w’ahina mu
In the Akan language of Twi, “Only the water that was meant for you, enters your pot.”
The consensus in Africa has been that the allocation of power, resources, and attention has … Continue reading