Analyses

As the media spotlight intensifies on Kemi Seba’s arrest in South Africa and the unfolding extradition proceedings, a digital storm of rumors and audio clips has taken hold. However, looking past the legal and political friction, a vital question persists: in which jurisdiction will Kemi Seba be treated with the most respect, both as a […]

The Côte d’Ivoire stands as one of West Africa’s most vibrant economies, a growth trajectory deeply rooted in its agricultural sector. At independence, agriculture accounted for nearly half of the country’s GDP. While this contribution has since declined to 15.9% in 2024, the sector remains vital—employing 46% of the workforce directly and driving 51.5% of […]

Each year, the release of Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI) serves as a stark barometer for the state of public governance globally. The report, made public on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, was no exception. The findings are alarming: far from receding, corruption is advancing on a global scale, even within nations boasting robust democratic […]

This session is hosted by the Africa: Citizenship, Violence and Politics research group at CERI in collaboration with the Africa Programme. Since its inception in 2017, the Al-Qaeda affiliate known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has established itself as a dominant power in the central Sahel. Operating through multiple katibas, the group actively challenges […]

The ongoing war in Sudan is fueling a humanitarian emergency of epic proportions. In this latest Sahel analysis English, we look at how nearly a million refugees have flooded into Chad, a nation now standing on the precipice following the fall of El-Fasher in North Darfur. Within a mere two weeks, roughly 100,000 civilians abandoned […]

A major and unprecedented assault recently struck the very center of Niamey. Over the night of Wednesday, January 28, into Thursday, January 29, dozens of militants identified with the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) infiltrated the international airport of Niger‘s capital. They also targeted the neighboring Base 101, where they opened fire on […]

Burkina Faso’s innovative approach to cervical cancer elimination Ouagadougou – In Ouagadougou, Awa, a 48-year-old mother of six from Ipendo, Central-West Burkina Faso, recounts her initial apprehension. “When the town crier announced free screening services, a fear gripped me: what if I was diagnosed? How would I afford treatment? But thinking of my children, I […]

Strengthening Mali’s healthcare system for better access to care Mali’s authorities launch initiatives to address healthcare disparities and improve medical services for vulnerable populations. The healthcare system in Mali faces significant challenges, particularly in providing equitable access to medical services. The security crisis that began in 2012 has further strained an already fragile infrastructure, leaving […]