The business behind the Africa Cup of Nations
The economy of Afcon 2021 Just like any sport event, the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021, which is also dubbed TotalEnergies 2021 Africa Cup…
The Economic Community of West African States in Mali
Is ECOWAS helping in Mali? On 9 January 2022, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Accra, Ghana, to ponder the Mali…
Gabon: The Presidential New Year speech from France’s backyard
It is a tradition for leaders all over the world to address citizens of their countries on New Year’s Eve, 31 December, some few hours…
Christmas in turbulence: War and refugees
In some countries, for some years, Christmas and the new year celebrations have been timid and morose because of the fear that prevails, all year…
The Nana Benz of Togo
This name Nana Benz refers to wealthy businesswomen in Togo, a West African country which covers 56,785 km2, with a population of approximately eight million….
Timbuktu: The pride of Africa
Timbuktu, or Tombouctou in French, reminds me of so many things: Ancient African civilizations prosperous and flourishing, thriving trade between sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa…
Rumba music and dance
Rumba: Congolese music from Africa to Africa The Democratic Republic of Congo or DRC or Congo Kinshasa, and the Republic of Congo also known as…
The precarious situation in Burkina Faso
The past few weeks have been very tumultuous in Burkina Faso. While the trial of the actors of Thomas Sankara’s murder is going on, a…
Protesters ask for resignation of Burkinabѐ president
Burkina Faso is in the news these days for two reasons: the discontent of populations that are asking for the resignation of President Roch Marc…
Cameroon: A nation gradually moving toward chaos
Many people think that Cameroon is a West African country, probably because it shares a border with Nigeria, the African giant. Cameroon shares borders with…