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OpinionFrance’s Africa Moment: Macron’s Admission and the Rise of Türkiye as a New Continental Power
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent acknowledgement that France has been outpaced in Africa by Türkiye, China and the United States is more than a diplomatic confession. It is a historic turning point.
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OpinionAre Fuel Prices Becoming Africa’s New Trigger for Political Crises?
Kenya’s recent fuel-related protests show that energy prices are no longer just an economic issue. They have become a direct test of political stability.
OpinionIs Africa Entering a New Cycle of Economic Dependence?
China’s trade initiative presents Africa with a pivotal moment. It offers a pathway to growth, but also carries the risk of reinforcing existing asymmetries.
OpinionIs Africa’s Most Institutionalized Democracy Starting to Crack?
The renewed pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa raises an increasingly important question: can strong institutions withstand persistent political instability without economic consequences?
OpinionIs Democracy or Power Winning in Senegal?
The growing tension between the executive and legislative branches is not just a struggle for power—it is a structural test that directly affects the country’s economic future.
OpinionAfrica’s Giant Is Growing—So Why Are Its People Getting Poorer?
GDP expansion remains relatively solid, and macroeconomic indicators suggest a degree of resilience. Yet beneath these headline numbers lies a more complex—and troubling—reality: for many Nigerians, economic growth has not translated into improved living standards.
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