Africa

For some 20 years, the fashion industry has undergone a radical transformation. Brands compete with speed to respond to ephemeral trends, fuelled by social networks and online sales platforms.

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The African paradox in the face of power in Africa is at a turning point in its history. More than 60 years after independence, the promise of a democratic future is still far from being kept in many countries. Yet hope is there. Nations such as Senegal, Ghana or Cape Verde show that it is possible to live free elections, to organize peaceful alternations, ...

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A monetary carcan inherited from history For more than seven decades, the CFA franc has embodied both a monetary instrument and a symbol of dependency. Created in 1945, in the wake of French colonization, he survived the wave of independences, retreating behind an official discourse presenting him as a guarantor of the ...

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For several decades, the CFA franc has been a monetary pillar for fourteen French-speaking African countries divided between the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). Created in the colonial era and still linked to the euro through a fixed exchange rate, this single monetary system provokes intense debate. On the one hand, it is praised for its stability, its ability to control inflation and attract investors. On the other hand, it is criticized for its rigidity, its anchoring to a post-colonial logic and its limits on economic sovereignty. This article offers an in-depth analysis of the CFA franc, highlighting its ...

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The predation of African elites is a major challenge to the development of many countries on the continent. When appointed to responsibilities, a majority of them favour personal enrichment rather than public service, exacerbating corruption and misappropriation. This behaviour finds its source in a life train unbearable by only legitimate income, ...

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It blows on our world a heavy wind, full of anguish. It is no longer just a vague impression or fear: Western civilization, in its present form, is moving slowly but surely towards a point of no return. This model, carried by voracious capitalism and insatiable materialism, is breathless. And in his fall, he risks...

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An equation with many unknowns L-Europe ages and lacks arms. The figures, whether taken from the demographic angle (sustainable fertility below the replacement threshold, increase in the median age, increase in the dependency ratio) or from the real economy (unfilled health, agriculture, construction, catering, health care services, etc.) are the figures.

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