The age-old trap of military-led governance continues to ensnare leaders who ascend through force, often mistaking rhetoric for reality and interpreting public silence—borne of fear or uncertainty—as unwavering support. In…
Year: 2026
Ousmane Sonko’s party shaken by wave of resignations
A wave of high-profile departures from Pastef is reshaping Senegal’s political landscape, revealing deep fractures within its leadership after the creation of a rival presidential party. What began as isolated…
Former Bénin president joins new senate amid political shifts
In an unexpected political turn, former Bénin president Thomas Boni Yayi has declared his intention to join the newly established Senate, scheduled for its official launch on July 30, 2026,…
Gabon president’s Paris visit cements new era in bilateral ties
Historic state visit strengthens Gabon-France strategic partnership The three-day state visit by Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to Paris concluded yesterday evening, marking a pivotal moment in bilateral relations…
State visit Gabon Paris behind the scenes french gabonese diplomacy
The French capital recently played host to a landmark diplomatic event as Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s transitional leader, embarked on his first official state visit to Paris. The three-day…
Cameroun’s floating debt nears $1.8 billion by early 2026
By the close of the first quarter of 2026, Cameroon’s floating debt has ballooned to nearly $1.8 billion, spotlighting a persistent structural imbalance between the government’s financial commitments and its…
Cloud and ai discussions between camtel and aws in Cameroon
High-level discussions took place in Yaoundé between executives of Camtel and a delegation from Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on Africa’s digital landscape. Judith Yah Sunday, CEO of the Cameroonian…
Marafa Hamidou Yaya: the imprisoned figure of Cameroon’s political chessboard
In Cameroon’s political landscape, few figures have experienced such dramatic shifts in fortune as Marafa Hamidou Yaya. Once a key player in the country’s governance, his journey from power to…
Historic CAN 2032 bid: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger secure CAF approval
A historic milestone has been reached for football in the Sahel region. The Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger football federations have officially secured the preliminary endorsement of the Confederation of…
Côte d’Ivoire praised for governance strides ahead of pivotal evaluation
African Peer Review Mechanism commends Abidjan’s political and economic progress The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), Africa’s premier governance assessment tool established by the African Union, has applauded Côte d’Ivoire…