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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 …
Tshisekedi’s visit to Libreville revives Gabon-DRC diplomatic ties Read More
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 …
Cameroon’s drawn-out trial of post-election detainees Read More
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 …
Gabon’s bold steps toward a new political dawn in 2026 Read More
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 …
Political accountability in Senegal’s leadership transition Read More
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’s renewed strategy to counter Morocco’s influence in the Sahel Read More
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’ …
Senegal’s constitutional reform: civil society engages opposition takku wallu Read More
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, …
Khalifa sall champions public asset declarations in Senegal Read More
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 …
Senegal: badara gadiaga alleges misdirection of primature political funds Read More
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 …
Senegal’s political fund mismanagement allegation: Sonko’s ‘vampirism’ under scrutiny Read More
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 …
Sénégal politics: the last two real opposition leaders still active Read More
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 …
Congo’s tshisekedi faces pressure as opposition coalition holds firm Read More
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 …
Congo politics: tshisekedi backs down as opposition coalition keeps up pressure Read More