Burkina Faso officially announced the immediate cessation of its diplomatic ties with France on Friday, June 26, 2026. This decisive action, characterized by Ouagadougou as a declaration of national sovereignty,…
Category: Authoritarian Regimes & Africa
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France amid mounting tensions
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France Crédit photo, Reuters Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has declared the formal rupture of diplomatic relations with France, accusing Paris of engaging in…
Gabon’s land reform: state responsibility under scrutiny
Gabon has embarked on a significant land reform initiative, a move widely acknowledged as necessary by various stakeholders. For decades, the nation has grappled with a cumbersome administrative legacy, characterized…
Why Cameroon is a key target for Donald Trump’s Africa strategy
Since his first term, Donald Trump has fundamentally reshaped US policy to counter China, which he sees as the primary threat to American dominance. The Trump administration has made breaking…
Chad’s journey to lasting peace: african union and cndh bolster transitional justice efforts
On Wednesday, June 24, Belngar Larmé Jacques, who presides over Chad’s National Commission for Human Rights (CNDH), welcomed a distinguished delegation from the African Union (AU). This crucial meeting aimed…
Authoritarian regimes in Mali and Burundi: manufacturing adversaries for power
On April 20, 2026, General Évariste Ndayishimiye undertook an official “friendship and working” visit to Ouagadougou. At the time, the Burundian head of state was serving as the acting chairperson…
Drc authorities urged to end support for armed group accused of war crimes
An armed group operating with the backing of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) has been implicated in a horrific pattern of violence, including the killing…
Gabon takes the lead in shaping African higher education
Libreville — Francophone Africa is currently navigating a critical turning point for its economic future within its university halls. By assuming the presidency of the African and Malagasy Council for…
Russia’s africa corps alters strategy in Mali to protect Bamako
The Russian-backed Africa Corps is repositioning its combatants away from Mali’s northern regions, prioritizing the defense of the capital, Bamako, and the ruling junta. This strategic adjustment sees them providing…
Gabon’s president ushers in new era of accountability with landmark address
Politique Gabon’s president ushers in new era of accountability with landmark address 16 juin 2026 170 No comment Libreville, Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – June 15, 2026, marks a pivotal…
Gabon’s new diplomatic vision: president oligui nguema outlines africa-centric strategy
Afrique Politique Gabon’s new diplomatic vision: president oligui nguema outlines africa-centric strategy Libreville – Amidst the ongoing geopolitical shifts across the African continent, Gabon’s diplomacy is actively seeking to redefine…
The expanding crisis in the Sahel: from Mali to Nigeria’s new arc of instability
The Sahel region is confronting a dramatically expanding arc of crisis, with instability now stretching from Mali eastward towards Nigeria. This perilous trajectory signals a new phase of challenges for…