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International •Africa Senegal’s democratic decline under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Jean-Yves Camus Columnist CH Premium article 3 min read Share Share Senegal’s recent criminalization of homosexuality marks a defining moment in the nation’s history. Over the past several years, internal political tensions have intensified. Under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the country is increasingly shifting toward […]
Politics Alex Nguepi: «Cameroon doesn’t need tribalists. It needs builders» In a recent opinion piece, prominent Cameroonian figure Alex Nguepi argues that tribalism is being weaponized to distract from economic failures across the nation. Liliane Ndangue |June 3, 2026|3 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment In a bold opinion piece, […]
As the conversation surrounding the potential revision or complete overhaul of the current Constitution in the Democratic Republic of Congo gains momentum, one fact has become undeniable: our existing democratic framework is failing. To break this cycle of stagnation, I am strongly advocating for a structural reform that would limit the Congolese political landscape to […]
As South African courts prepare to rule on the fate of Kémi Séba, the controversial pan-African activist detained in April while attempting to enter Zimbabwe clandestinely, writer Venance Konan ponders whether the social media star represents the true spirit of modern panafricanism. This moment offers an opportunity to examine the movement’s evolution and its various […]
The recent arrest of pan-African activist Kémi Séba by South African authorities has reignited debates about the movement’s true essence. As the justice system prepares to rule on his case—after his April detention while attempting an unauthorized entry into Zimbabwe—writer Venance Konan reflects on whether Séba embodies today’s pan-Africanism. This moment invites a deeper exploration […]