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Les Démocrates stand firm as opposition in Bénin’s evolving political landscape In a decisive move, the political party Les Démocrates has reaffirmed its opposition status in Bénin, following an extraordinary national council meeting centered on […]
The 24 March 2024 election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye as President of Senegal, with over 54% of the vote in the first round, marked a historic turning point. This victory, preceded by mass civic mobilizations […]
Chad bishops urge dialogue to break political deadlock Elements of the Chadian army near Lake Chad – illustrative photo (AFP or licensors) Fabrice Bagendekere, SJ – Vatican City In a sharply worded statement released on May […]
Activist Kemi Seba, whose real name is Stellio Gilles Robert Capo Chichi, remains detained in South Africa following a court decision to deny his bail application. On April 29, the Johannesburg judiciary upheld his continued […]
After years of evading accountability, Kemi Seba is now cornered by the long arm of the law. His recent detention in South Africa for immigration violations has exposed the fragility of his panafricanist posturing, revealing […]
Six months after Tanzania’s presidential election on October 29, 2025, a government-appointed inquiry commission broke its silence in Dar es Salaam on April 23, releasing a report that has ignited fresh controversy. The findings, which […]
Gabon’s political landscape has grown increasingly volatile following the detention of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, a prominent figure of the ousted regime of Ali Bongo Ondimba. The former Prime Minister, arrested on April 15, 2026, has been […]
The foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have recently made statements that raise eyebrows. On one side, they vehemently accuse neighboring West African nations within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of supporting […]
The Oumar Mariko mediation: a humanitarian act with political consequences In Mali, the release of 17 hostages by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahel, has […]
The Senegalese political landscape is witnessing a pivotal transformation as the Pastef party undergoes a sweeping internal restructuring, spearheaded by its leader, Ousmane Sonko. This bold initiative aims to modernize the party’s operational framework, ensuring […]
Once a prominent voice in panafricanist circles, Kemi Seba now faces an unprecedented wave of abandonment following his arrest in South Africa and looming extradition to Benin. While his supporters decry political persecution, the conspicuous […]
PolitiqueNiger Passeport AES : où en est le processus ? Carole Assignon 20/04/202620 avril 2026 Au sein de l’Alliance des États du Sahel, le passeport AES doit remplacer celui de la Cédéao, mais d’un pays […]