A significant institutional shift has occurred in Côte d’Ivoire with the official dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). This body, responsible for organizing and overseeing the nation’s elections for…
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Macron confronts Sahel military regimes amid diplomatic shift
President Emmanuel Macron has adopted a resolute tone to characterize the evolving relationship between France and the military administrations across the Sahel. By stating that Paris was repaid with “ingratitude,”…
Côte d’Ivoire: electoral commission dissolution ignites political debate
The critical issue surrounding the potential dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has once again surged to the forefront of Côte d’Ivoire’s political agenda. This pivotal body, fundamental to…
Chad’s Wakit Tama urges nationwide protest against authoritarian drift
As the nation braces for a peaceful public demonstration scheduled for May 16, 2026, the political wing of the Wakit Tama movement has held a press briefing to voice strong…
Tchad opposition slams politicised justice system after gcap leaders sentenced
The Patriotes movement has raised the alarm over what it describes as a deliberate distortion of justice in Chad following the conviction of eight opposition leaders from the GCAP coalition.…
Senegal constitutional reform why it benefits ousmane sonko most
During a national celebration press briefing on April 4, 2025, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made his intentions clear: a sweeping constitutional overhaul was on the agenda. His stated goal? To…
Senegal constitutional reform: how ousmane sonko could gain the most
Reassessing power dynamics in Senegal’s constitutional reform In early April 2025, during a national celebration press briefing, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a striking declaration: he intends to overhaul the…
Côte d’Ivoire opposition party urges dialogue with government to resolve country’s challenges
PDCI-RDA pushes for inclusive political talks with President Ouattara’s administration The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), the country’s leading opposition force, has renewed its call…
Niger’s administrative overhaul targets 19 regions to counter terrorism
Strengthening security through administrative restructuring Since seizing power in July 2023, the administration led by General Abdourahamane Tiani has been waging an unrelenting campaign against armed groups operating within Niger’s…
Bénin: Patrice Talon’s final cabinet meeting before transition
This week in Bénin, President Patrice Talon presided over his final cabinet meeting at the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou, marking the conclusion of his two-term presidency. The historic…
Tchad crisis: patriotes party warns of alarming security and political instability
The political party « Les Patriotes » held a press conference this Wednesday, May 13, at its headquarters in the Bololo neighborhood of N’Djamena’s 2nd arrondissement. Speaking on behalf of…
Enhancing transboundary security: Tchad and central african republic unite
Strengthening border security: Tchad and Central African Republic launch new joint initiative Military leaders from Tchad and the Central African Republic convened in a high-level coordination meeting to bolster security…