Policy

Guinea: Abdoulaye Yéro Baldé's return reshuffles the election

The return of the Guinean Democratic Front to the electoral process reopens questions about the political balance before the double election.

South Africa: what support could Patrice Motsepe count on in his bid for the ANC leadership?

In South Africa, Patrice Motsepe is emerging as a potential candidate for the leadership of the ANC, buoyed by his economic networks and a context of political realignment.

France – Mali: Bally Bagayoko, an election success that divides more than it unites

Bally Bagayoko's election in Saint-Denis is welcomed in Mali but has drawn criticism in France related to issues of identity, security, and local governance.

Haiti, the absolute power of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé

Alix Didier Fils-Aimé is taking a big risk. Either he succeeds in stabilizing the country, truly opening up the political process, and relinquishing power, or he fails and becomes just another nam...

Presidential election in the Central African Republic: Anicet-Georges Dologuélé denounces "massive" fraud and claims victory

Anicet-Georges Dologuélé is contesting the results of the presidential election in the Central African Republic and denouncing massive fraud orchestrated by the government. He claims victory and w...

Guinea-Bissau: The electoral commission abandons the publication of the presidential election results

In Guinea-Bissau, the Electoral Commission has decided not to publish the results of the presidential election following the military intervention, exacerbating the political crisis. ...

"I take responsibility": Rajoelina dismisses his entire government

In Madagascar, President Andry Rajoelina dissolved his government after several days of deadly protests that left at least 22 dead. The dramatic move was seen as a political survival maneuver in t...

Togo: Ruling party wins municipal elections despite low turnout

In Togo, the ruling party wins the majority of seats in the municipal elections in a context of low voter turnout.

Gabon: Pro-Bongo officials and the new party leadership fight over control of the PDG seat

Crisis in Gabon: Pro-Bongo supporters and the new PDG leadership clash for control of the party's headquarters in Libreville. A power struggle with major political stakes.

Cameroon: Issa Tchiroma Bakary, former minister and former close associate of Paul Biya, launches his presidential candidacy

Issa Tchiroma Bakary, former minister and former close associate of Paul Biya, has announced his candidacy for the 2025 Cameroonian presidential election, promising change, reforms and political r...