Policy

Gabon, constitution amended after referendum vote: Brice Oligui caught red-handed committing constitutional treason, popular trust violated?

By amending the Constitution after the referendum, Oligui Nguema betrays the popular will and compromises Gabonese democracy.

Referendum in Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema under maximum tension on the eve of the vote

Referendum in Gabon: Brice Oligui Nguema faces maximum tension on the eve of the vote. Internal polls predict a victory for the "NO" vote on the constitutional revision project.

Western Sahara: Extension of the MINURSO mandate, between hope and disillusionment

Extension of the MINURSO mandate by the UN: tensions in Western Sahara and questions about the effectiveness of diplomatic negotiations.

Gabon: a new constitution, a step towards democracy or authoritarianism?

Gabon is set to vote on a new constitution, but questions remain about the real will for democratization. Are the people trapped in a false transition?