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In Burkina Faso, each statement by Captain Ibrahim Traoré fuels further debate regarding the nature of his leadership and the trajectory of the country since the September 2022 coup. Recent…
Opposition leader urges constitutional council to declare presidential vacancy In Cameroon, opposition figure Jean-Michel Nintcheu has formally called on the Constitutional Council to declare a vacancy at the highest level…
The leader of the ACT party, Ibrahima Thiam, has sharply criticized recent statements by Ousmane Sonko, describing them as a threat to national unity. In an op-ed titled “Amalgamation as…
For three intense days, Gabonese President General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema embarked on a high-stakes state visit to France, where he redefined the future of bilateral ties. The core of…
Politics Is Cameroon’s presidency vacant? A political editorial aired on Radio Tiémeni Siantou this past Monday examined the extended private visit of Cameroon’s Head of State in Europe. Armand Djaleu…
The Côte d’Ivoire continues to stand out as one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, and the government is eager to showcase its achievements. Souleymane Diarrassouba, Minister of Trade, Industry, and SME…
Six key figures from Côte d’Ivoire’s main opposition party, the Parti démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), walked free on Monday after spending nine months behind bars. Their lawyer confirmed their…
Congo DR’s AETA Platform Urges Political and Social Actors to Prioritize National Unity The Alliance for the Emergence of a New Democratic Republic (AETA) has issued a strong call to…
Dakar has witnessed a sharp rise in police checks targeting foreigners over the past two weeks, with authorities reporting 490 individuals verified and 36 referred to prosecutors for irregular stay…
C64 postpones july 22 march and sets august 15 ultimatum for dialogue The Coalition Article 64 for the defense of constitutional order (C64) has announced the postponement of its peaceful…
The official website of Kenya’s presidency became the latest target of a major cyberattack on Saturday, July 18, 2026. While authorities in Nairobi initially described the incident as a technical…
The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the grieving family of the late Jaraaf Papa Youssou Ndoye during a solemn visit to Ouakam. Sonko’s condolence tour…