The Taxawu Sénégal movement held its founding congress this Sunday, drawing key figures from the country’s opposition. Among the attendees were prominent leaders such as Aïssata Tall Sall, Bamba Fall,…
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Bénin politics: LD party stays in opposition, FCBE shifts allegiance
The Les Démocrates (LD) party in Bénin has reaffirmed its opposition status following an extraordinary national council meeting held on May 9. The gathering focused on analyzing the party’s structural…
Centrafrique facing the Wagner group or africa corps dilemma
The Central African Republic (CAR) is at a crossroads as the government weighs two controversial security partnerships. On one side, the Wagner Group, which has long been accused of exploiting…
Rebuilding citizen power in Senegal: history, challenges and renewal
The election of Bassirou Diomaye Faye in March 2024 marked a turning point in Senegal’s political landscape. Yet two years into his mandate, the promise of a reinvigorated citizen power…
Tchad bishops urge dialogue to resolve national crisis
Chadian military personnel stationed near Lake Chad – illustrative photo (AFP or licensors) Tchad bishops urge inclusive dialogue to resolve political crisis In a statement released Tuesday, May 6, Chad’s…
Effective strategies for safeguarding human rights defenders during national emergencies
Effective strategies for safeguarding human rights defenders during national emergencies Working alongside national defender coalitions across Mali, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Niger, the ISHR has released a…
Kemi Seba faces inevitable extradition to Benin
Following years of evasion, Kemi Seba now confronts the full force of Beninese justice. His recent apprehension in South Africa for breaching immigration regulations has exposed the fragility of his…
Former Gabonese prime minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze taken into custody
The political landscape in Gabon shifted significantly this Wednesday following the incarceration of Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze. A prominent figure from the Ali Bongo Ondimba era, the former Prime Minister was placed…
Niger and Mali face the harsh reality of leaving the ecowas bloc
The Diplomatic Dilemma: Accuse or Cooperate—Pick One Recent statements from Niger and Mali’s foreign ministers reveal a striking contradiction. On one hand, they vehemently accuse West African neighbors within the…