On Thursday, August 13, amidst escalating tensions with the Coalition Article 64 (C64), a significant opposition platform established in May by major political forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Félix Tshisekedi requested Parliament to conduct a fresh deliberation. This request concerns a contentious law outlining the proceduresContinue Reading
Democratic Republic of Congo: Tshisekedi retreats under opposition pressure On Thursday, August 13, as tensions escalated in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), President Félix Tshisekedi took a decisive step to defuse a political standoff with the opposition-led Coalition Article 64 (C64). The coalition, formed in May by major oppositionContinue Reading
The Democratic Republic of Congo is witnessing significant legislative developments as the proposed referendum law has been sent back to Parliament. This move highlights the intricate political landscape and the pivotal role of President Félix Tshisekedi in navigating the nation’s legal framework. As the country’s leader, President Tshisekedi is strategicallyContinue Reading
Politique Gabon : La bataille des mots gagne les réseaux sociaux Libreville, August 14, 2026 – As Gabon prepares to commemorate its 66th year of independence, the nation’s public discourse is experiencing a notable surge in tension. For several days, institutional figures, political groups, community organizations, and media representatives haveContinue Reading
Mawunyo Hermann Boko Journalist specialising in Senegalese affairs Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Updated today at 2:00 PM Reading time: 3 minutes. Political tensions rise over heritage management The management of Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s assets has ignited a fresh dispute, pitting his administration against Ousmane Sonko, the Prime Minister. AtContinue Reading
The corridors of power in Yaoundé may as well be echo chambers these days. For over sixty-five consecutive days, President Paul Biya has remained in Switzerland, marking an unprecedented absence during his forty-three-year tenure at the helm of Cameroon. The government insists everything is under control, yet the prolonged silenceContinue Reading
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Gabon’s head of state, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, led the inauguration of a cutting-edge annex building for the Direction générale des Contre-Ingérences et de la Sécurité militaire (DGCISM), widely known as the ‘B2.’ Nestled in the Bellevue 1 district of the 3rd arrondissement in Libreville,Continue Reading
Politics Spain demands Morocco ambassador consultation over disputed cities remarks Since the mass migration surge toward Ceuta in the early hours of July 30-31, 2026, controversy has not subsided in Madrid. The statements made by Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi regarding the status of Ceuta and Melilla continue to fuelContinue Reading
Senators dismiss all amendments proposed by the government on special credit regulations Tensions escalate between Senegal’s executive and legislative branches as procedural disputes stall critical financial legislation. Political friction intensifies at the National Assembly as lawmakers and government officials clash over the regulatory framework for special credits. Following heated debatesContinue Reading
Revisiting federalism in Cameroon: a path to lasting peace? The idea of restoring Cameroon’s federal structure has once again taken center stage in national discussions. This proposal, long debated among political analysts and regional leaders, gained renewed momentum during the National Dialogue convened by President Paul Biya. Yet, the absenceContinue Reading
Cameroon’s president, Paul Biya, departed from Yaoundé on June 7, 2026, under the guise of a brief private visit according to the official statement from the civil cabinet. Yet, what was meant to be a fleeting absence has stretched into an unprecedented 66-day gap, leaving the nation—and the broader CentralContinue Reading
Politics — Democratic Republic of the Congo CNSA’s move in DRC: easing tensions ahead of inclusive talks A bold step by the National Council for Monitoring the Accord (CNSA) to review political detainees’ cases could reshape the ground for national dialogue in the DRC. The National Council for Monitoring theContinue Reading