Oct 17Bitcoin and the Decolonization of AfricaThe independence struggle in Africa isn’t only a struggle for political independence. It is also a struggle for economic independence. This was something which Sylvanus Olympio recognized. When Togo became independent in 1960, Olympio inherited a system which was centered around France. He explained: The effect of the policy of…Bitcoin3 min readBitcoin3 min read
Jun 8How Law School Debt Impacts the Legal SystemProfessor Paul Campos opened his article titled “The Crisis of the American Law School” with an excerpt from a letter that he received from a law graduate in 2011. The author of the letter, who graduated in 2007, explained: I generally did well in law school — I was one…Law School5 min readLaw School5 min read
Jun 7Slave NamesOpposition leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar incited controversy in Trinidad recently when he referred to Camille Robinson-Regis’ name as that of a slave master. The opposition leader stated: Stop calling my name! What you so vex about my name for? This lady went on a platform last week and three or four…5 min read5 min read
May 17Why is Togo Seeking Membership in the Commonwealth?The government of Togo announced last month that it will officially apply to join the Commonwealth of Nations. The Togolese government began this process in 2014. The Commonwealth has traditionally been made up of former British colonies, although Mozambique and Rwanda have both been accepted as members, despite not having…Togo2 min readTogo2 min read
Mar 3Free Abdoul Aziz Goma!Abdoul Aziz Goma has been in prison now in Togo for more than three years. Due to the brutal conditions which he experienced while in prison, his health has deteriorated significantly and he has lost the use of his legs. Goma, who is an Irish citizen, was arrested on 21…Togo1 min readTogo1 min read
Jan 12Germany’s Colonial Legacy in AfricaLast year Annalena Baerbock founder herself at the center of a controversy after using the N-word while retelling a story about a child in her neighborhood who refused to complete a worksheet containing the racial slur. Baerbock praised the pupil for his anti-racist stance. Baerbock later apologized for using the…2 min read2 min read
Dec 21, 2021A Letter to President Biden on Behalf of the People of TogoBelow is a letter that I co-wrote calling for the United States government to cease its support for the dictatorship in Togo. …Togo2 min readTogo2 min read
Nov 15, 2021Sanctions Against NSO Group Are Not Enough to Uphold Human Rights in TogoEarlier this month, the United States placed sanctions on NSO Group for developing and supplying spyware to foreign governments that used these tools to maliciously target a range of actors, including journalists and activists. NSO Group has come under scrutiny in recent years over the firm’s Pegasus spyware which has…Togo2 min readTogo2 min read
Aug 10, 2021Foreign Investments and the Illusion of Stability in TogoThe government of Togo has recently launched two websites to promote investment in Togo. Since 2017, the government of Togo has been scrambling to redeem its international image. The protests in 2017 brought greater international attention to just how inhumane conditions in Togo are, particularly in regards to how the…2 min read2 min read
Apr 27, 2021The Independence Struggle in Togo Continues 61 Years LaterToday marks 61 years of independence for Togo. The problem is that Togo is not truly yet free. Togo’s freedom was shattered in 1963 when Sylvanus Olympio was assassinated. Olympio was Togo’s only democratically elected leader. Another coup followed in 1967, which brought Gnassingbé Eyadéma to power. Since 1967, Togo…Togo2 min readTogo2 min read
