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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 freed hostages, liberated by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), the Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group operating in the Sahel. While […]
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 evolving demands of modern political governance. The restructuring effort spans multiple levels of the organization, from top-tier leadership structures to grassroots operational […]
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 the continent, Séba now faces a stark lack of support from his former allies, including Nathalie Yamb and Franklin Nyamsi, whose silence speaks […]
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 embraced a path of unity by formally acknowledging Romuald Wadagni’s rise to the presidency. This solemn gesture signals the beginning of a new […]
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 de l’après-Talon Partager Partager Copy link Facebook Twitter WhatsApp WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram Email Partager Partager Copy link Facebook Twitter WhatsApp WhatsApp LinkedIn Telegram […]
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 crackdowns on civil society organizations. The Ministry of Territorial Administration accused the Association des Élèves et Étudiants du Mali (AEEM) of fomenting violence […]
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 the Republic and a Vice-President will now be jointly elected. This election will occur by an absolute majority of votes, across a two-round […]