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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 […]
Invité Afrique Midi «It is unacceptable for coup plotters to run in democratic elections» Listen – 05:45 The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration: “silencing the guns” and ending unconstitutional power transitions. But can this promise be taken seriously? Cameroonian researcher Paul-Simon Handy, regional director of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) […]