Cameroon politics: the fall of Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o

Once a key figure in Cameroon’s security apparatus, Edgar Alain Mebe Ngo’o’s career took a dramatic turn from the heights of power to political irrelevance. His trajectory mirrors that of…

Senegalese political figure urges unity between president diomaye faye and sonko

Tensions at the highest level of Senegal’s government are deepening between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The rift has drawn sharp reactions from political figures…

Collective of serigne touba’s grandsons declares ousmane sonko persona non grata in touba

Breaking Senegal Touba Collective of Serigne Touba’s Grandsons Declares Ousmane Sonko ‘Persona Non Grata’ in Touba July 23, 2026 A collective representing the descendants of Serigne Touba has escalated its…

Niger: escalating human rights crisis under military rule

Niger faces deepening human rights crisis three years after military takeover As Niger approaches the third anniversary of the July 26, 2023 military coup, international observers report a significant deterioration…

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…

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…

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…

Cameroon’s prolonged presidential absence fuels growing discontent

Cameroon’s prolonged presidential absence fuels growing discontent What initially appeared to be a routine private trip to Europe has stretched into an extraordinary absence. Since Cameroon’s President Paul Biya departed…

Paul Biya’s extended absence sparks political debate in Cameroon

Political tension Paul Biya’s extended absence sparks political debate in Cameroon Forty-five days after President Paul Biya left Cameroon for a private trip to Europe, the ruling Rassemblement démocratique du…

DRC president’s shift on inclusive national dialogue explained

After a decisive meeting with religious leaders in Kinshasa, President Félix Tshisekedi has announced his decision to proceed with an inclusive national dialogue. This long-awaited initiative, which opposition groups have…

What to expect from the national dialogue in DRC

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a critical moment as the opposition has postponed its planned march while maintaining fierce opposition to President Félix Tshisekedi’s potential third term.…

What to expect from the national dialogue in DRC

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the opposition has called off its planned march for July 22 but remains resolute in its opposition to a third term for President…