Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements,

L’Outre-mer ne répond plus
En 1976, Jean-Claude Guillebaud publiait aux éditions du Seuil dans la collection «L’histoire immédiate» «Les confettis de l’empire». Son enquête portait sur les derniers vestiges de l’ancien empire colonial français, à savoir les possessions ultra-marines

Flags At Nigerian Protests Could Signal Russian Plans To Expand Influence – Analysis
After forming alliances with military-led juntas in the Sahel, Russia might be moving its influence campaign south by supporting social unrest in Nigeria. During a 10-day August protest demanding better governance, some demonstrators in the

BRICS vs. The US In Africa
This emerging front of the New Cold War will likely see the Sino-Russo Entente more closely coordinate against the US-led West there. Africa is increasingly figuring into major countries’ and organizations’ discussions due to its

Repenser le rôle de l’Afrique dans les relations sino-africaines : les leçons du FOCAC 2024
Pour surmonter l’asymétrie actuelle des relations entre l’Afrique et la Chine, il faudra institutionnaliser un suivi africain plus solide et plus transparent des engagements, assurer une représentation stratégique, et exploiter l’expertise africaine. Alors que l’attention

The Horn Of Africa States: The Turkey Page (Part II) – OpEd
Ethiopia’s aggression against Somalia this year, is as unexpected as anyone can imagine. Although the two countries were more or less at peace with each other for some two decades, it would appear the peace

Capitalisme vert : comment les États-Unis pillent le continent africain
Le pillage des richesses de l’Afrique pour sauver le climat. Le capitalisme vert est devenu la pire forme de pillage du continent africain. Il s’agit principalement de Lobito en Angola et de son chemin de

The Horn Of Africa States: The Turkey Page – OpEd
The geo-strategic location of the Horn of Africa States always comes to mind when writing about the region. It is not strange and its is not a novelty. This has been the case for always.

Cameroon’s separatist conflict forces hundreds of thousands of students out of education
Jane Ndamei’s dream of becoming a medical doctor almost cost her life five years ago. The 20-year-old student from Cameroon’s restive southwestern region was taking her Grade 12 exam when she suddenly heard gunshots. Shortly

Inquiétude dans la presse tchadienne après de nouvelles restrictions à l’approche des élections
La Haute autorité des médias et de l’audiovisuel du Tchad dit vouloir assainir le secteur de la presse. Elle a suspendu un hebdomadaire pour trois mois, ainsi que deux de ses journalistes. La Hama rappelle