After Mali, France’s exit from Burkina Faso Inevitable
For a long time, France maintained its hold in Western Africa, but now its citadel is crumbling. It received one of the rudest shocks when it had to...
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Michael Mahanta's Articles
Kenya’s pre-emptive strategy to retain its ‘Big Brother’ image
Kenya tax collection system: Kenya under William Ruto is seeking to enhance its central role as the region’s anchor for peace, stability, security, and economic prosperity. Ruto has...
Read moreFrance attempts to repair its Mali debacle
After facing a massive debacle and geopolitical disaster in Mali and the Sahel region, France seems to be implementing all possible means to stay relevant in the region....
Read moreAFRICOM deployed to brainwash African countries
The United States has been on the back foot in Africa for a very long time. Taking advantage of US’ apathy towards Africa, countries like China and Russia...
Read moreTunisia – From Jasmine revolution to constitutional emergency
Tunisia is located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. Apart from its golden beaches, sunny weather, and a blend of Arab and Berber cultures, it is also...
Read moreNigerian elections rigged for sure, social media just made it clear
Nigerian elections 2023: Amid insurgencies, coups or relentless coup attempts, and interference of outside powers in its internal affairs, democracy has been a constant casualty in Africa. In...
Read moreAfrica snatches the ‘Fast Fashion’ industry from the West
Not Miami, Manchester, or even London, but Africa is set to be the World’s new fast fashion factory. Africa is increasingly becoming a favorite manufacturing destination for firms...
Read morePost War Ethiopia should ensure its economic interest are not trampled upon
Ethiopia China imports: After the devastating Tigray crisis that went on for 2 years, Ethiopia has finally moved toward peace. Considering this, it must now focus on building...
Read moreUS does the most obvious, set to woo three countries
Secretary of US Treasury visit to Zambia: The power competition for influence in Africa has become more and more intense by the day. Recently, the US hosted the Africa...
Read moreWhy source your currency from the West when you have options back home
Africa currency: After the double whammy of a global pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war, most countries’ economies have witnessed a downturn. Africa was one of the worst-hit continents...
Read moreUS pins last hope on CIA to “save” Libya
CIA chief Libya visit: The US credibility in Africa is declining and it is fast losing its long-held control over one country after another in the continent. This...
Read moreBotswana: From “Trackless Wasteland” to “Flourishing Economy”
Economic Miracle of Botswana: Botswana was one of the world’s poorest countries when it gained independence from Britain in 1966. It is positioned between South Africa, Namibia, Zambia,...
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