When it comes to economic diplomacy, the Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has made a habit of bypassing official channels, much to the chagrin of Foreign Minister Sylvie Baïpo-Témon. He instead relies on a constellation of advisers and businessmen who are dispatched as opportunities arise.This network, a parallel power structure for Touadéra, follows a clientelist logic and has been entrusted with some sovereign power. Its members report exclusively to the head of […]
When it comes to economic diplomacy, the Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has made a habit of bypassing official channels, much to the chagrin of Foreign Minister Sylvie Baïpo-Témon. He instead relies on a constellation of advisers and businessmen who are dispatched as opportunities arise.This network, a parallel power structure for Touadéra, follows a clientelist logic and has been entrusted with some sovereign power. Its members report exclusively to the head of […] Read More