Le FSM 2026 à l'Université d'Abomey-Calavi s'est soldé par un bilan profondément contrasté. Si l'événement a réussi à se tenir malgré les obstacles, il a mis en lumière l'épuisement d'un modèle et d'importantes fractures internes.
Partie 1 : Les 4 Grands Dysfonctionnements Constatés
1. Un aveuglement politique face au contexte béninois
Le Conseil International (CI) du FSM a fait preuve d'un manque criant de clairvoyance en choisissant le Bénin pour cette édition. En ignorant la (…)

There is a difference between being invited into a university and feeling wanted there.
The death of Professor Jason Arday has left many of us with a profound sense of sadness. For Black academics in particular, his loss feels deeply personal. Jason represented possibility – a reminder of what could be achieved despite the barriers that continue to shape Black people's experiences in education.
I had the privilege of knowing Jason and welcoming him to speak to scholars on the (…)

The 17^th World Social Forum (WSF), originally scheduled for 4–8 August 2026 in Cotonou, was ultimately held from 6–8 August. Its failure—relative, given that several hundred events and numerous meetings were able to take place—was primarily the result of a policy of obstruction pursued by the Beninese authorities.
The Beninese authorities severely hampered its preparation and conduct. On 21 July, about 15 days before the Forum was to open, they said they would not allow it. This decision (…)