Wednesday, December 11, 2024

The BRICS Expansion Underscores the Concept of Sea Power

By Ndzalama Mathebula Coined by Alfreda T. Mahan, Sea Power refers to the power exercised by states through their capacity to use the sea for...

Expanded BRICS and Geoeconomic Implications for Africa

The BRICS bloc of leading emerging economies made a major decision in expanding its reach and influence by announcing that six more countries —...

Role and Relevance of the Youth in Policy-making and Governance: India, Africa and G-20

G-20 Presidency, 2023 India’s assumption of G-20 presidency for the on-going year is the one pivotal episode that offers myriad opportunities and variety of challenges...

Renewed U.S. -Africa relations: Beyond AGOA, What Can Cameroon Gain?

Contextual Background Since the Covid-19 pandemic, several states have, in the majority, been forced to re-strategize their priorities to leverage on economic challenges further exacerbated...

The Ukraine-Russia War on Peace and Security Challenges in Africa

Introduction It is the responsibility of every nation-state to assure the security of its people and it is fundamental and constitutionally right to make...

U.S. Re-Ignites Relations With Africa: What Stakes?

Prior to the U.S.-Africa summit, relations were reportedly strained between both regions under the Trump-led era, (IV) further setting a complex precedence for the Biden-led administration.
US, Chinese and Russian Interests in Africa

Critical Highlights of the U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa in the Face of...

According to the U.S., there is a need to strengthen ties with sub-Saharan Africa in order to advance the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and to create economic opportunities for both continents.
Cameroon Welcomes Emmanuel Macron: A Visit Amid Multidimensional Challenges

Cameroon Welcomes Emmanuel Macron: A Visit Amid Multidimensional Challenges

The press conference given by President Biya and President Macron gave an insight into the content of their one-on-one exchanges. Many points of convergence emerged on subjects relating to bilateral cooperation and international current affairs.
French Hegemony in Sub-Saharan Africa

Exiting French Hegemony in Sub-Saharan Africa The Strategy of “Brachiation”

On October 8, 2021, a France-Africa summit was held in Montpelier in an unprecedented format that brought about a renewal of discussions between the...
French Foreign Policy in Africa

France-Africa: When the “National Interest” reinvents French Foreign Policy in Africa

Introduction  From the official refusal to approve the coup d'état in Mali by suspending its joint military operations with Bamako on June 3, 2021, to...

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The Burning Truth: Addressing Attacks on Women in East Africa

In the heart of East Africa, a silent epidemic is raging, leaving countless women and children scarred for life. Gender-based violence manifests in many...

America’s 2024 General Elections and U.S.-Africa Relations: A Geopolitical Perspective

Introduction America’s 2024 general elections which occurred on November 5, 2024, have been described in both the United States (U.S.) and the rest of the...

The BRICS Expansion Underscores the Concept of Sea Power

By Ndzalama Mathebula Coined by Alfreda T. Mahan, Sea Power refers to the power exercised by states through their capacity to use the sea for...

A Reflection on Africa’s Democratic Future: Why Governments Need to Invest in Curriculum-Driven Civic...

By Dr. Felix Kumah-Abiwu, a Non-Resident Fellow (Governance & Democracy) at Nkafu Policy Institute Introduction Three decades into the new wave of democratic rule in Africa after the...

Mobilizing Political Will for Health: The Role of Political Participation in improving Health Systems...

Over the past few decades, African countries have been actively committed to reducing health inequalities by mobilizing development partners and stakeholders, in implementing health...

Unifying regional economic communities: Are we on track in Central Africa?

Conversation Between Dr Jacob KOTCHO Director of the ECCAS Common Market & Dr Jean Cedric Kouam Director of Economic Affairs, Nkafu Policy Institute Dr Jacob Kotcho, you are the Director...