Vulture Capitalism by Grace Blakeley
Vulture Capitalism addresses one of the most urgent political-economic questions of our time: why do we live under a system that calls itself free while concentrating power in the hands of a few unaccountable actors? Grace Blakeley, a British economist…
Globalists by Quinn Slobodian
Globalists tackles the historical development of neoliberalism not as a rejection of state power, but as a strategic redeployment of it to protect global capitalism from democratic interference. Quinn Slobodian, a historian at Wellesley College, adopts a rigorous archival and…
Oil Price Drop Pressures African Producers Amid Shifting Global Dynamics
Since mid-January 2025, global oil prices have been on a steady decline—hitting their lowest point since December 2021. This drop coincides with Donald Trump’s return to the White House, bringing renewed focus on energy independence and domestic production in the…
Mali’s Mining Industry: New Developments and Rising Tensions
Mali’s mining sector is undergoing significant changes, marked by both new opportunities and escalating tensions. The recent approval for Toubani Resources (formerly African Gold Group) to resume operations at its Kobada gold mine signals a shift in the country’s mining…
China Pushes for an End to U.S. Tariffs Amid Ongoing Trade War
In a stark reminder of the long-standing tensions between the United States and China, Beijing has once again called on Washington to eliminate the tariffs that have plagued their trade relationship. On April 13, 2025, China urged the U.S. to…
A Growing Rift: How U.S. Trade Policy Threatens the Global Economy
In Geneva, where global trade rules are shaped and challenged, alarm bells are ringing. The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a sharp warning about the direction of American economic policy under President Donald Trump—and the ripple effects are global….
Morocco and Spain Strengthen Bilateral Relations Amid Regional and Global Challenges
On April 17, 2025, Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Foreign Minister, and José Manuel Albares Bueno, Spain’s Foreign Minister, met in Madrid to reaffirm their countries’ strong diplomatic and economic ties. The meeting underscored a continued commitment to enhancing bilateral relations, with…
Israel’s Covert War in Africa: A Parallel Battle Against Hezbollah and Hamas
While Israel’s military focuses on the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, a lesser-known, parallel war is unfolding across several African nations. In this covert operation, Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, has been working behind the scenes to monitor and counter…
Côte d’Ivoire’s Record Cocoa Harvest Sparks Tensions Amid Global Price Surge
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top cocoa producer, is on track for a record-breaking harvest of over 1.45 million tons for the 2024–2025 season—an increase from 1.29 million tons last year. While this signals a strong year for the sector, it…
CFA Franc’s 1994 Devaluation: Echoes of Economic Strain Resurface in West Africa
On January 11, 1994, the CFA franc was devalued by 50%, a move that sent shockwaves across West Africa. The decision, made in response to years of economic stagnation in the region, sparked riots, particularly in Senegal, as citizens faced…