Au Mali, pourquoi la personnalisation du pouvoir autour d’Assimi Goïta est dangeureuse

Citizen power in Senegal: historical roots, challenges and democratic renewal

The notion of citizen power in Senegal has taken center stage following the historic 2024 presidential election that brought Bassirou Diomaye Faye to power. Yet, as the dust settles on this democratic milestone, critical questions emerge about the sustainability of this civic awakening. The abandonment of direct citizen access to the Constitutional Court—despite its inclusion […]

Faso mêbo: a patriotic act or another tax burden on burkinabè citizens?

The Ministry of Economy and Finance recently announced that over 261 million West African CFA francs had been collected under the Faso Mêbo initiative by May 15, 2026. While officials celebrate this progress, a growing number of citizens and analysts are questioning the real purpose behind this voluntary fundraising drive. Is Faso Mêbo a genuine […]

Mali’s security challenges: vital lessons for Ghana and West Africa

Opinion Mali’s security challenges: vital lessons for Ghana and West Africa The recent coordinated jihadist attacks in Mali are not an isolated Sahelian crisis. What these events reveal about reliance on external security carries direct and urgent implications for Ghana and the broader West African region. The coordinated insurgent attacks that swept across Mali on […]