African Politics Tshisekedi’s visit to Libreville revives Gabon-DRC diplomatic ties By Chief Editor August 15, 2026 108 No comment Libreville, August 15, 2026 — The arrival of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in Libreville for a three-day working and friendship visit marks more than just a diplomatic engagement. It signals a renewedContinue Reading
Damien Glez Political cartoonist and editorialist, Franco-Burkinabè Cameroon 2025 presidential election Justice delayed: the case of Cameroon’s post-election detainees The courtroom in Yaoundé has become a stage for a legal drama that refuses to reach its climax. Months after the 2025 presidential election in Cameroon, scores of individuals remain behindContinue Reading
The winds of change sweep across Libreville Above the vast horizon of Gabon, a vision of progress is taking shape—one that contrasts sharply with the nation’s complex past. This transformation is most evident in the tangible actions unfolding across the country, the ambitious projects underway, and the unwavering political determinationContinue Reading
The alliance between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko was forged with a shared commitment—to prevent the President from leaving the Superior Council of the Judiciary, despite earlier promises of reform. Together, they chose to disregard public calls for transparent appointments to key leadership positions, which had been explicitly outlinedContinue Reading
After fifteen months of strained relations with Bamako, Algeria has restored diplomatic ties with Mali and reopened its airspace to Malian aircraft. With Niger, the rapprochement has gone further, with Algeria delivering four military helicopters, reviving oil projects, and jointly marketing Nigerien crude. Behind this series of gestures, coinciding withContinue Reading
The constitutional reform initiative announced by Senegalese authorities is now entering a phase of broad consultations. A delegation representing the Civil Society Coalition for the Implementation of the National Assizes’ Conclusions and the National Commission for Institutional Reform’s Work has met with the Takku Wallu parliamentary group, the primary oppositionContinue Reading
The discussion surrounding asset declarations has resurfaced in Sénégal, with Khalifa Sall intending to play a proactive role. The former mayor of Dakar and a prominent figure within Taxawu Sénégal, has publicly voiced his support for making the financial disclosures of high-ranking state officials accessible to the general public. ThisContinue Reading
The management of Senegal’s Primature political funds has become a focal point in the media landscape. Prominent commentator Badara Gadiaga publicly condemned what he termed “vampirism” in the utilization of discretionary allocations granted to the head of government. Gadiaga claimed that out of an estimated 1.77 billion CFA francs, formerContinue Reading
In a scathing critique aired on national television, political commentator Badara Gadiaga has accused former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of flagrant mismanagement of Senegal’s political funds during his tenure at the helm of government. Speaking this past Friday, Gadiaga highlighted that 142 days have passed since Sonko’s dismissal from theContinue Reading
In Senegal’s evolving political landscape, the opposition remains divided, with most of its traditional leaders retreating to Dakar’s conference rooms, issuing statements and digital communiqués. Yet, amid this backdrop, a select few stand out for their relentless commitment to grassroots engagement. Among them are Barthélémy Dias, former Dakar mayor, andContinue Reading
Politics Democratic Republic of the Congo Congo’s Tshisekedi faces pressure as opposition coalition holds firm President Félix Tshisekedi sends constitutional referendum bill back to Parliament for second review as opposition coalition’s ultimatum looms. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi has taken a tactical step by returningContinue Reading
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo Congo politics: tshisekedi backs down as opposition coalition keeps up pressure August 14, 2026 As the ultimatum from opposition coalition C64 approaches, President Félix Tshisekedi sends the referendum law back to Parliament for a second review, but the confrontation with the opposition shows no signsContinue Reading