The Traore effect: Rethinking African agency
For the umpteenth time, Africa has not really been considered an equal partner on the global stage and is always forced to adhere to norms, principles and standards set by others
By Ruva Muzanenhamo
Nov. 3, 2025
With friends like Trump, African leaders must sleep with one eye open
Contrary to public opinion, Sachs argues, the US is guilty of funding training and equipping many of the terrorist groups in Africa and Asia.
By Kenneth Mufuka
May. 4, 2025
Burkina Faso transitional president names jurist as interim PM
Army captain Traore seized power in a coup on Sept. 30 and was officially designated transitional president of the West African country on Oct. 14.
By Reuters
Oct. 22, 2022
At 34, Burkina's new junta chief Ibrahim Traore is world's youngest leader
Captain Traore symbolises the exasperation of junior officers and the rank and file
By AFP
Oct. 7, 2022
SA’s RMB projects gloom as crisis in Zim deepens... bank ranks the country least attractive destination
Business Digest
Oct. 31, 2025
