Alassane Ouattara
The Secret Alliance: How Jeffrey Epstein and Ehud Barak Established Israel's Security Footprint in Cote d'Ivoire
Nov 16, 2025 07:53 pm CST
This investigative report reveals how convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak collaborated to transform political instability in Cote d'Ivoire into a lucrative security agreement. Following the 2010-2011 political crisis, the duo orchestrated meetings, proposed surveillance systems, and navigated UN embargoes to establish Israeli security services in the West African nation, culminating in a formal defense agreement by 2014.
Africa's Aging Leadership Crisis: Elderly Presidents Rule the World's Youngest Continent
Oct 25, 2025 12:20 am CST
Africa faces a striking generational paradox where some of the world's oldest leaders govern its youngest populations. With presidents like Cameroon's Paul Biya (92) and Ivory Coast's Alassane Ouattara (83) seeking to extend decades-long tenures, this leadership disconnect is fueling demands for change from a predominantly youthful electorate. This comprehensive analysis examines twelve elderly African heads of state governing populations with median ages often below 20, highlighting the continent's brewing generational governance crisis.