When the arrest of a popular rapper ignited waves of protests by young people in Togo, it exposed not only the risks faced by ...

Although economic integration is often discussed in Africa, there is a sharp contrast between these discussions and reality. One exception is Gervais Koffi Djondo, who has made it his mission.

Namibia’s arid climate makes it highly susceptible to severe weather shocks. The prolonged drought in 2023–24 caused a sharp decline in crop yields and exacerbated food insecurity. This paper ...

We present new evidence on the impact of fiscal variables on long-term interest rates and term premia in the United States. To alleviate endogeneity problems, we follow the seminal methodology by ...

President Mahama has ordered the Ghana Shippers Authority, Ministry of Transport and Finance, to as a matter of urgency, streamline activities at the ...

Practices undermining stability in Togo’s media environment are re-emerging, posing new challenges to press freedom.

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), along with the Human Rights League (LDH) and a coalition of Togolese ...

Nigeria’s first deep seaport, Lekki Port, has announced that it has commenced transhipment operations to some ports in ...

Togolese authorities have escalated their crackdown on dissents by issuing international arrest warrants for key figures of the M66 Citizens’ Movement, a ...

The original Hermès Birkin handbag made for actress, singer and fashion icon Jane Birkin in 1984 has sold at auction for a ...

Repression Local civil society groups and social media influencers called for protests last month after the government ...