Politique Gabon : Le temps des comptes a commencé Libreville, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – June 15, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in Gabon’s political narrative. For the first time since the Fifth Republic’s Constitution came into force, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema addressed the Nation before a joint sessionContinue Reading
In Libreville this past weekend, key figures from the Centre des Libéraux Réformateurs (CLR) officially kicked off the party’s strategic revitalization. With its next congress just a year away, the political movement established by Jean-Boniface Assélé aims to restructure, re-energize its members, and unequivocally reaffirm its backing for the PresidentContinue Reading
Ahead of the highly anticipated World Cup 2026 encounter between France and Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, the President of the Senegalese National Assembly, offered a nuanced perspective, blending both athletic competition and profound political insights. During an interview, he expressed unwavering support for the Lions of Teranga while emphasizing the broaderContinue Reading
DÉRAPAGE Ousmane Sonko’s comments on France-Sénégal match spark identity debate Ahead of the much-anticipated France–Sénégal football encounter, a statement from Ousmane Sonko unexpectedly reignited a contentious debate typically confined to the fringes of identity politics. By declaring that “whatever the winner, Africa will have beaten Africa,” the President of Senegal’sContinue Reading
Cameroon’s central government moves to control local tax collection Despite ongoing commitments to decentralization, the Cameroonian government has recently stripped local communes of their authority to collect local taxes and levies. In Cameroon, the central government recently reassigned the responsibility for collecting local taxes and levies from municipal councils toContinue Reading
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist Key topics Niger Abdourahamane Tiani Mayra The Head of State of Niger, Abdourahamane Tiani, has issued a decree stripping activist Mayra of her nationality. This decision follows months of public debate surrounding her dual citizenship status and alleged involvement in activities deemed harmful toContinue Reading
On June 15, 2026, Rwandan President Paul Kagame undertook a pivotal working visit to Lomé. His arrival in the Togolese capital transcends mere diplomatic protocol, signaling a significant moment for the continent’s economic future. The Rwandan head of state engaged in crucial discussions with his Togolese counterpart, President Faure EssozimnaContinue Reading
The President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has reignited discussions around the country’s public debt, suggesting that a portion of the liabilities inherited from the previous administration may qualify as ‘odious debt’. Speaking as a guest on a prominent international news platform, the PASTEF leader emphasized the new government’sContinue Reading
Politics Sonko clarifies his 2029 presidential ambitions June 15, 2026 In a candid interview with international media, Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s Pastef party and current Speaker of the National Assembly, addressed persistent speculation about his potential candidacy in the 2029 presidential election. When pressed on whether he would runContinue Reading
Pastef’s internal debate delays decision on president’s fate The political landscape in the Sénégal remains unsettled as internal discussions within the ruling Pastef party intensify over the future of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. While some members push for his exclusion from the party, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National AssemblyContinue Reading
Politics Gabon’s parliament gains new power under the Fifth Republic By Editor-in-Chief June 15, 2026 151 No comment Libreville, June 15, 2026 – A historic moment unfolded in Gabon’s political landscape as President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema addressed the nation’s Parliament in a joint session for the first time underContinue Reading
In a decisive move, lawmakers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have overwhelmingly approved the referendum organization bill. While the opposition warns this step could pave the way for constitutional changes allowing President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, what exactly does the legislation entail? How might itContinue Reading