Research
My research focuses on the history of Islam and Muslim societies in francophone West Africa from the 1960s to the present. I have conducted extensive fieldwork and archival research in Benin, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, and Burkina Faso, examining various aspects of Islamic activism, media use, and Muslim politics.
Mining the Islam West Africa Collection
2025-
Using AI and machine learning to analyze the Islam West Africa Collection (IWAC) digital database.
Religious Activism on Campuses in Togo and Benin
2021-2024
Examining how Christian and Muslim student associations transformed university life at the Université de Lomé and the Université d'Abomey-Calavi.
Muslim Minorities in Southern Cities of Benin and Togo
2018-2020
Investigating the experiences and integration of Muslim minority communities in southern urban areas of Benin and Togo.
Youth and Women's Islamic Activism in Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso
2013-2018
Analyzing the evolving roles of youth and women in Islamic movements and organizations in Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso.