Episode notes
In this episode, we explore the fascinating “silent port wars” unfolding in West Africa. Landlocked Burkina Faso has no coastline, yet it has become a strategic prize that coastal nations fiercely compete to serve. Discover how Ouagadougou cleverly balances routes through Abidjan, Lomé, Tema, and beyond — using diversification, smart bilateral deals, and forward-looking partnerships to turn geography into real leverage.
A thoughtful story of sovereignty, resilience, and quiet power in global trade.
Keywords
geopolitics
burkina faso
west africa
silent port wars
transit diplomacy
landlocked countries
port competition
ivory coast
ghana
africa economy