On April 28, 2026, the jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) announced a strict blockade of Bamako, Mali’s most populous and protected city, effectively cutting off the capital city from the rest of the country. The blockade followed … Continue reading
Tag: African politics
Is Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré the New Face of Pan-Africanism?
Since Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s ascension to power in Burkina Faso in 2022, he has garnered a controversial reputation as a symbol of anti-imperialism for some and a continuation of military authoritarianism for others. Through rhetoric and policy, he represents a … Continue reading
The Young Revolution: A Look at the 2024 Kenyan Protests and Renewed Uprising
Over the past year, Kenya has experienced significant social and political upheaval. Beginning in June 2024, mass protests led mainly by the country’s youth attracted attention both on the domestic and international stage. Driven by dissatisfaction with government policies, particularly … Continue reading
Le Congo : Une trajectoire historique du conflit
Cet article retrace l’histoire de l’instabilité politique en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) depuis l’assassinat de Patrice Lumumba en 1961. Le conflit qui ravage le pays aujourd’hui s’inscrit dans un contexte historique plus large, décrit dans le livre The Congo: … Continue reading