african politics Oligui Nguema’s african tour: Gabon’s diplomatic shift toward economic transformation editorial team August 8, 2026 153 no comment Libreville, August 8, 2026 – From July 27 to August 7, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema embarked on a landmark African tour. Upon returning to Libreville, the Gabonese leaderContinue Reading
Political response Burkina Faso fires back at Bola Tinubu over Sahel security remarks The Nigerian leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assertion that insecurity in Nigeria is exacerbated by conditions in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger has prompted a formal reaction from Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso’s foreign minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, summonedContinue Reading
Following a hiatus for the Grand Magal de Touba celebrations, Pastef President Ousmane Sonko has reignited his vigorous membership acquisition campaign. This initiative, initially launched with fanfare in Touba during the “48H Pastef” event, has since seen Sonko traverse numerous localities. The tour previously mobilized significant crowds in Bargny, Sébikotane,Continue Reading
Local political clash erupts in Saint-Louis over shifting alliances Tensions have flared in Saint-Louis, Senegal, after a sharp exchange between Modou Mbène Guèye, coordinator of the Pastef party in the region, and Abba Mbaye, a former deputy, following critical remarks aired on a national television program. During the appearance, AbbaContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire’s vision: building big while governing fairly Editorial Team August 7, 2026 81 No comments As Côte d’Ivoire marks 66 years of independence, President Alassane Dramane Ouattara is outlining a bold new vision for the nation’s future. His address to the country transcends mere economic metrics or security promises,Continue Reading
In the heart of Kinshasa’s political corridors, Minister Grâce Kutino’s recent statements on the constitutional reform debate have ignited fresh discussions. As the head of the Ministry of Youth and Patriotic Awakening, her words carry weight, but do they truly reflect the official stance of the Democratic Republic of theContinue Reading
PoliticsAfrica African democracy under pressure: progress and setbacks PoliticsAfrica The Roundtable August 7, 2026 This week, Éric Topona’s guests examine the state of democracy in select sub-Saharan African nations, including Senegal, Madagascar, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The discussion was recorded in early July at one of Deutsche Welle’s studiosContinue Reading
Benin political leaders urged to abandon senate misconceptions During a high-level discussion on rule of law and political transition in African nations held in Cotonou on August 6, 2026, a prominent political figure emphasized the need for leaders to base their views on facts rather than bias regarding the newlyContinue Reading
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has reiterated his commitment to steering Côte d’Ivoire toward accelerated growth by rallying all national stakeholders behind his vision of a « Greater Côte d’Ivoire. » This clarion call, issued at the start of a fresh political cycle, underscores the Head of State’s determination to uniteContinue Reading
Political tensions in Dakar have intensified following renewed scrutiny of the long-running dispute between Senegal’s Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power. Thierno Alassane Sall, leader of La République des valeurs and a prominent member of parliament, has publicly accused the ruling Pastef party of adopting contradictoryContinue Reading
The political landscape in Lomé has intensified as 43 civil society organisations from across Africa filed formal complaints against President Faure Gnassingbé’s administration. Their grievances center on the controversial constitutional amendments that critics argue extend presidential term limits, undermining democratic norms in Togo. Why the constitutional changes spark regional outrageContinue Reading
The President of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), Tidjane Thiam, conveyed a message to the Nation on August 6, 2026, where he commended the initiatives undertaken by the President of the Republic, Alassane Ouattara, aimed at fostering a more relaxed political atmosphere. Concurrently, ThiamContinue Reading