Policy

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...

Ivorian presidential election: former pillar Ouattara breaks and challenges

Philippe Serey-Eiffel, a pillar of the Ouattara regime, breaks the mold in a confessional letter: excluding Tidjane Thiam, calling for a revision of the electoral register, and breaking support. A...

Zambia: Edgar Lungu, a president of promises and controversies, dies at 68

Edgar Lungu, former president of Zambia, has died at the age of 68. His tenure was marked by promises of development and controversies, including human rights violations. His complex legacy raises ...

Senegal: Macky Sall, between international ambitions and internal tensions.

Macky Sall, President of Senegal, aspires to become UN Secretary-General, juggling international diplomacy and internal tensions. His quest for legitimacy is accompanied by political challenges and...

Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam, a triumphant re-election at the heart of political challenges

Tidjane Thiam was re-elected as leader of the PDCI with 99.77% of the vote, marking a strategic victory. This return to power comes with major challenges, as popular expectations and political mode...

Burundi: between electoral illusion and popular disenchantment

Burundi is in full political turmoil as the elections approach. Behind this electoral parade lies a communications campaign to reassure worried voters. The public's skepticism about unfulfilled pro...

Tanzania: Emmanuel Nchimbi's strategy to ensure the re-election of Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces a complex political challenge ahead of the elections. Emmanuel Nchimbi, a tactician, proposes a strategy for national unity and economic recovery, whil...

South Africa: Towards a new diplomatic rapprochement with Washington

Cyril Ramaphosa has reinvigorated South African-US relations by sending a special envoy. This initiative aims to strengthen economic and strategic alliances in the face of geopolitical tensions, wh...

Kenya: MP assassinated, democracy in peril

A Kenyan lawmaker has been killed in Nairobi, highlighting the country's security challenges and growing political violence. The killing raises questions about impunity and citizen safety as the cl...

Senegal: Ousmane Sonko faces Casamance challenges before the elections

Ousmane Sonko, a rising figure in the Senegalese opposition, is tackling the Casamance issue, merging promises of peace with political stakes. While he aims to woo the electorate, the complexity of...