Politics Senegal unveils transition roadmap in Bissau amid constitutional referendum preparations A high-level ministerial delegation from Dakar engaged with Guinea-Bissau’s transitional leadership to outline a structured mediation framework ahead of the constitutional…
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Democracy under pressure across africa’s political landscape
The state of democracy in Africa presents a complex picture: while some nations are making democratic progress, others are grappling with political backsliding. Across the continent, democratic institutions face unprecedented strain—marked by…
Sénégal: thierno alassane sall challenges pastef’s stance on the aser contract
The contentious matter involving the Senegalese Agency for Rural Electrification (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power has once again seized the political spotlight in Dakar. Thierno Alassane Sall, who leads La…
Tidjane thiam champions national unity, commends ouattara’s conciliatory steps in Côte d’Ivoire
On August 6, 2026, Tidjane Thiam, the leader of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), addressed the nation, expressing his appreciation for President Alassane Ouattara’s initiatives aimed…
Bénin: Patrice Talon elected leader of newly created Senate
Following a constitutional amendment passed in November 2025, the Bénin Senate was established as a key pillar to stabilize the country’s political landscape and regulate governance. The new institution comprises 25 non-elected…
Mali unveils new defense and security architecture framework
After two decades under the 2004 National Defense Law, Mali is set to implement a sweeping transformation in its defense and security architecture. The new framework, approved by the National Transitional Council…
DRC debates revival of death penalty amid growing security concerns
The death penalty debate resurfaces in the Democratic Republic of Congo In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the question of reinstating the death penalty has sparked intense debate among policymakers and…
Félix tshisekedi’s power grab threatens democratic future of dr Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo stands at a critical juncture as political developments reveal a deliberate strategy by Félix Tshisekedi’s administration to consolidate power. A recent constitutional court ruling has handed…
Independence day reflections: a political leader’s new path in Côte d’Ivoire
Independence day reflections: a political leader’s new path in Côte d’Ivoire Méambly Tié Évariste, former Deputy of the Nation, first President of the Guémon Regional Council, and former President of the parliamentary…
Senegal politics: technocrat turns away from sonko’s economic policies
In a striking move that has sent ripples through Senegal’s political landscape, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a seasoned technocrat once closely aligned with the movement led by Ousmane Sonko, has publicly distanced himself…
Soufis anticolonial heritage fuels political movements in Senegal
Religious Influence Meets Political Strategy in Contemporary Senegal The secular Republic of Senegal, where Sufi brotherhoods have long shaped societal and political landscapes, is witnessing a resurgence of interest in the anticolonial…
Chad’s opposition struggles under mahamat idriss déby itno’s rule
Today at 5:55 PM Reading time: 7 minutes. File generated on Read in the app Summarize Boubacar Sidiki Haidara Journalist, Mali specialist Saleh Kebzabo Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Succès Masra Albert Pahimi…