The foreign ministers of Niger and Mali have recently delivered statements that raise eyebrows. On one hand, they fiercely accuse neighboring West African nations within the Economic Community of West African States…
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Mali’s hostage release exposes state authority gaps
The Oumar Mariko mediation: a humanitarian breakthrough or a sovereignty crisis? In a single photograph that went viral across Malian social media, opposition figure Oumar Mariko—currently living in exile—appears alongside 17 recently…
Pastef senegal strategic restructuring under ousmane sonko
In Senegal, the Pastef party has launched a sweeping internal reorganization led by its president, Ousmane Sonko. This bold initiative is designed to fortify the party’s institutional framework and align it with…
The fall of kémi séba and the collapse of panafricanist unity
Kémi Séba, the controversial figurehead of panafricanist activism, finds himself increasingly isolated following his arrest in South Africa and looming extradition to Benin. Once a vocal critic of alleged French interference on…
Benin’s political landscape shifts toward stability as former president backs new leadership
In a political environment frequently defined by rivalry, Benin has recently showcased a remarkable display of institutional maturity. Former President Thomas Boni Yayi, a prominent figure in the nation’s public sphere, has…
Democracy in africa after 2020: rising instability and shifting alliances
Africa has witnessed nine military takeovers since 2020, displacing democratically elected leaders and reshaping the continent’s political landscape. This wave of instability reflects deepening disillusionment with Western-backed democratic models, which have often…
Au Bénin, l’annonce d’une tentative de “coup d’Etat” déjouée pose la question de l’après-Talon
Bénin Au Bénin, l’annonce d’une tentative de “coup d’Etat” déjouée pose la question de l’après-Talon AFP 27 septembre 2024 Au Bénin, l’annonce d’une tentative de “coup d’Etat” déjouée pose la question…
Mali cracks down on civil society with association dissolutions
Mali escalates suppression of dissent through targeted dissolutions Click to expand Image In Mali, the government’s recent decision to dissolve a prominent student association marks another step in a growing pattern of…
Bénin’s constitutional reform: a new political era begins
A significant constitutional reform has been enacted in Bénin, swiftly adopted through an urgent procedure on November 1st. This landmark revision introduces a novel “presidential ticket” system, stipulating that the President of…