Cheikh Fall
@cf18.bsky.social
Global Politics, Economics, International Development, Human Capital, African Renaissance
Africa is one of ICSID’s most frequent respondents—but remains marginal on the tribunals that judge its cases. For many African countries, a single arbitration procedure can cost as much as several months' worth of spending on health or education.Read the full piece👉🏿 thirdpath.africa/icsid-world-...
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January 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Africa is one of ICSID’s most frequent respondents—but remains marginal on the tribunals that judge its cases. For many African countries, a single arbitration procedure can cost as much as several months' worth of spending on health or education.Read the full piece👉🏿 thirdpath.africa/icsid-world-...
Après 26 ans à la Banque mondiale, je documente comment l'institution
a trahi ses principes fondateurs.
22 000 consultants exploités pendant des décennies, puis écartés
sans reconnaissance.
L'histoire que personne ne raconte.
Analyse complète : thirdpath.africa/le-cout-huma...
#BanqueMondiale
a trahi ses principes fondateurs.
22 000 consultants exploités pendant des décennies, puis écartés
sans reconnaissance.
L'histoire que personne ne raconte.
Analyse complète : thirdpath.africa/le-cout-huma...
#BanqueMondiale
Le coût humain caché de la crise des consultants à la Banque mondiale - The Third Path Africa
Banque mondiale: derrière les 22 000 consultants de courte durée : histoire d’exploitation, de népotisme et de déclin institutionnel
thirdpath.africa
December 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Après 26 ans à la Banque mondiale, je documente comment l'institution
a trahi ses principes fondateurs.
22 000 consultants exploités pendant des décennies, puis écartés
sans reconnaissance.
L'histoire que personne ne raconte.
Analyse complète : thirdpath.africa/le-cout-huma...
#BanqueMondiale
a trahi ses principes fondateurs.
22 000 consultants exploités pendant des décennies, puis écartés
sans reconnaissance.
L'histoire que personne ne raconte.
Analyse complète : thirdpath.africa/le-cout-huma...
#BanqueMondiale
🧵 Thread: The Washington Accords – Peace or Predation?
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In my earlier op-ed, “A Country Coveted”, I showed how Congo’s wealth has long been a curse—fueling exploitation and silence.
The new Washington Accords risk repeating that story.
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In my earlier op-ed, “A Country Coveted”, I showed how Congo’s wealth has long been a curse—fueling exploitation and silence.
The new Washington Accords risk repeating that story.
December 5, 2025 at 1:31 AM
🧵 Thread: The Washington Accords – Peace or Predation?
1/
In my earlier op-ed, “A Country Coveted”, I showed how Congo’s wealth has long been a curse—fueling exploitation and silence.
The new Washington Accords risk repeating that story.
1/
In my earlier op-ed, “A Country Coveted”, I showed how Congo’s wealth has long been a curse—fueling exploitation and silence.
The new Washington Accords risk repeating that story.
I spent 26 years at the #WorldBank. Today I’m publishing what nobody wants to say about the 22,000 consultants being eliminated. A thread about exploitation, nepotism, and institutional decline. 🧵 1/5
Full story: thirdpath.africa/the-hidden-h...
Full story: thirdpath.africa/the-hidden-h...
The Hidden Human Cost of the World Bank’s Consultant Crisis - The Third Path Africa
Behind the 22,000 Short-Term Consultants: A Story of Exploitation, Nepotism, and Institutional Decline By Cheikh Fall, Third Path Africa Initiative […]
thirdpath.africa
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I spent 26 years at the #WorldBank. Today I’m publishing what nobody wants to say about the 22,000 consultants being eliminated. A thread about exploitation, nepotism, and institutional decline. 🧵 1/5
Full story: thirdpath.africa/the-hidden-h...
Full story: thirdpath.africa/the-hidden-h...
The UN Security Council cannot be reformed—it must be replaced.
When global decision-making bodies no longer serve the common good, rebuilding them becomes not just a moral imperative but a historical duty. See my latest op-ed 👉🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
When global decision-making bodies no longer serve the common good, rebuilding them becomes not just a moral imperative but a historical duty. See my latest op-ed 👉🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
The UN Security Council cannot be reformed—it must be replaced
By Cheikh Fall, Third Path Africa
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November 8, 2025 at 4:53 AM
The UN Security Council cannot be reformed—it must be replaced.
When global decision-making bodies no longer serve the common good, rebuilding them becomes not just a moral imperative but a historical duty. See my latest op-ed 👉🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
When global decision-making bodies no longer serve the common good, rebuilding them becomes not just a moral imperative but a historical duty. See my latest op-ed 👉🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
Senegal’s fiscal revolution is the inaugural act of Africa’s economic emancipation. The wealth generated in Africa must finance its future. By adopting and enforcing clear laws, Africa puts an end to silent extraction and fiscal colonialism. 👉🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
Senegal’s Tax Revolution: A Turning Point for Africa’s Economic Sovereignty
By Cheikh Fall, Third Path Africa
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November 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Senegal’s fiscal revolution is the inaugural act of Africa’s economic emancipation. The wealth generated in Africa must finance its future. By adopting and enforcing clear laws, Africa puts an end to silent extraction and fiscal colonialism. 👉🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
We remember Amílcar Cabral, who taught us that liberation begins with reclaiming our minds. Cabral’s revolution was continental. His vision was ethical. His method was precise.Today, we do not mourn—we mobilize.Viva Cabral.👉🏿 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/amilcar-ca... I thirdpath.africa
Amílcar Cabral: The Architect of African Consciousness
By Cheikh Fall, Third Path Africa
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September 25, 2025 at 2:48 AM
We remember Amílcar Cabral, who taught us that liberation begins with reclaiming our minds. Cabral’s revolution was continental. His vision was ethical. His method was precise.Today, we do not mourn—we mobilize.Viva Cabral.👉🏿 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/amilcar-ca... I thirdpath.africa
Today’s referendum in Guinea is not an isolated event—it’s a symptom of a continental crisis. Across Africa, democratic erosion is becoming systemic. My latest op-ed calls for principled reform and generational leadership.
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Africa at a Crossroads: Reclaiming Sovereignty Through Leadership Renewal
By Cheikh Fall, Third Path Africa
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September 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today’s referendum in Guinea is not an isolated event—it’s a symptom of a continental crisis. Across Africa, democratic erosion is becoming systemic. My latest op-ed calls for principled reform and generational leadership.
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Every year, #UNGA becomes a parade of eloquent speeches—but the same unresolved issues return: wars and global conflicts, UN reform, Africa’s SC seat, and development justice remain deferred. #UNSG #UNGA #UNSC Read👉🏿 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/unga-the-t... I thirdpath.africa/publications/
UNGA: The Theater of Speeches Must Become a Forum of Accountability
By Cheikh Fall, Third Path Africa
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September 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Every year, #UNGA becomes a parade of eloquent speeches—but the same unresolved issues return: wars and global conflicts, UN reform, Africa’s SC seat, and development justice remain deferred. #UNSG #UNGA #UNSC Read👉🏿 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/unga-the-t... I thirdpath.africa/publications/
48 years later, Steve Biko’s legacy still demands more than remembrance—it calls for strategic reclamation. Our reflection honors his vision and applies it to Africa’s fight for dignity, agency, and ethical development. 👉🏿 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/steve-biko... I thirdpath.africa/publications/
Steve Biko: Dignity as Resistance, Consciousness as Liberation
By Cheikh Fall, Third Path Africa
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September 13, 2025 at 10:55 PM
48 years later, Steve Biko’s legacy still demands more than remembrance—it calls for strategic reclamation. Our reflection honors his vision and applies it to Africa’s fight for dignity, agency, and ethical development. 👉🏿 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/steve-biko... I thirdpath.africa/publications/
On #SouthSouthDay, we honor the spirit of Bandung—but solidarity must translate into structure.BRICS must expand to include all of Africa,not a select few.True cooperation means continental agency,not token representation👉🏿 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/south-to-s... I thirdpath.africa/publications/
South to South Day: Rekindling Bandung, Reclaiming BRICS, Restoring African Agency
By Cheikh Fall, Third Path Africa
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September 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
On #SouthSouthDay, we honor the spirit of Bandung—but solidarity must translate into structure.BRICS must expand to include all of Africa,not a select few.True cooperation means continental agency,not token representation👉🏿 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/south-to-s... I thirdpath.africa/publications/
The Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha—executed with tacit American approval—marks a watershed moment in Qatar’s diplomatic trajectory. Read more 👉🏿 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/qatars-wake-… I thirdpath.africa/publications/
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September 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Israeli strike on Hamas leadership in Doha—executed with tacit American approval—marks a watershed moment in Qatar’s diplomatic trajectory. Read more 👉🏿 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/qatars-wake-… I thirdpath.africa/publications/
À l’occasion du Mawlid al-Nabi, j’ai eu l’honneur de rédiger une réflexion sur les principes islamiques du développement humain—des enseignements intemporels qui résonnent puissamment avec nos défis contemporains. 👉🏿 thirdpath.africa?p=278 I thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/redecouvri...
#Mawlid2025
#Mawlid2025
Redécouvrir des principes intemporels pour le développement humain moderne : Leçons des enseignements islamiques – The Third Path Africa
Par Cheikh Fall, Fondateur de Third Path Africa
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September 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
À l’occasion du Mawlid al-Nabi, j’ai eu l’honneur de rédiger une réflexion sur les principes islamiques du développement humain—des enseignements intemporels qui résonnent puissamment avec nos défis contemporains. 👉🏿 thirdpath.africa?p=278 I thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/redecouvri...
#Mawlid2025
#Mawlid2025
On the occasion of Mawlid al-Nabi, I had the honor of writing a reflection on the Islamic principles of human development—timeless teachings that resonate powerfully with our contemporary challenges. 👉🏿 thirdpath.africa?p=281 I thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/rediscover...
Rediscovering Timeless Principles for Modern Human Development: Lessons from Islamic Teachings – The Third Path Africa
By Cheikh Fall, Founder of The Third Path Africa
thirdpath.africa
September 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On the occasion of Mawlid al-Nabi, I had the honor of writing a reflection on the Islamic principles of human development—timeless teachings that resonate powerfully with our contemporary challenges. 👉🏿 thirdpath.africa?p=281 I thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/rediscover...
President Diouf governed through inherited fragility, economic collapse & institutional shocks.
Yet he stabilized, reformed & handed over power peacefully.
At 90, his quiet resilience deserves our deepest respect. 👉🏿 thirdpath.africa?p=273 👉🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
#Senegal #AbdouDiouf
Yet he stabilized, reformed & handed over power peacefully.
At 90, his quiet resilience deserves our deepest respect. 👉🏿 thirdpath.africa?p=273 👉🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
#Senegal #AbdouDiouf
Abdou Diouf à 90 ans — L’architecte discret de la stabilité sénégalaise – The Third Path Africa
By Cheikh Fall, Founder of The Third Path Africa
thirdpath.africa
September 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
President Diouf governed through inherited fragility, economic collapse & institutional shocks.
Yet he stabilized, reformed & handed over power peacefully.
At 90, his quiet resilience deserves our deepest respect. 👉🏿 thirdpath.africa?p=273 👉🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
#Senegal #AbdouDiouf
Yet he stabilized, reformed & handed over power peacefully.
At 90, his quiet resilience deserves our deepest respect. 👉🏿 thirdpath.africa?p=273 👉🏿 open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
#Senegal #AbdouDiouf
60 years of AfDB leadership has shaped Africa’s development journey—from bold beginnings to billion-dollar breakthroughs. But relevance demands reinvention. Our op-ed reflects on its legacy & future:
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AfDB at 60: Between Legacy and Leverage – The Third Path Africa
By Cheikh Fall, Founder of The Third Path Africa
thirdpath.africa
August 31, 2025 at 10:31 PM
60 years of AfDB leadership has shaped Africa’s development journey—from bold beginnings to billion-dollar breakthroughs. But relevance demands reinvention. Our op-ed reflects on its legacy & future:
🔗 thirdpath.africa/?p=269 | open.substack.com/pub/thirdpatha…
🔗 thirdpath.africa/?p=269 | open.substack.com/pub/thirdpatha…
@UNDP Congrats on #UNDPEB approval of Strategic Plan 2026-2029! But its objectives (prosperity, governance, resilience, planet) & accelerators (digital/AI, finance, gender) largely recycle 2022-2025 ideas. Needs bolder innovation, not repackaging. #UNDP60 thirdpath.africa/?p=246
UNDP’s New Strategic Plan – Recycled Ideas or Real Reform? – The Third Path Africa
By Cheikh Fall, Founder of The Third Path Africa
thirdpath.africa
August 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
@UNDP Congrats on #UNDPEB approval of Strategic Plan 2026-2029! But its objectives (prosperity, governance, resilience, planet) & accelerators (digital/AI, finance, gender) largely recycle 2022-2025 ideas. Needs bolder innovation, not repackaging. #UNDP60 thirdpath.africa/?p=246
My latest op-ed👉🏿Reforming UNDP: Streamlining a Giant for Real Impact
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Reforming UNDP: Streamlining a Giant for Real Impact
By Cheikh Fall – The Third Path Africa
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July 29, 2025 at 11:11 AM
My latest op-ed👉🏿Reforming UNDP: Streamlining a Giant for Real Impact
open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
open.substack.com/pub/thirdpat...
Africa’s New Struggle: Reclaiming Sovereignty in a Technocratic Age open.substack.com/pub/thirdpatha…
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July 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Africa’s New Struggle: Reclaiming Sovereignty in a Technocratic Age open.substack.com/pub/thirdpatha…
The Third Path Africa now speaks. A manifesto of clarity, sovereignty, and unapologetic truth. 👉 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
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July 16, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The Third Path Africa now speaks. A manifesto of clarity, sovereignty, and unapologetic truth. 👉 thirdpathafrica.substack.com/p/welcome-to...
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