Policy

Francophonie Summit: the Fatshi-Kagame diplomatic incident that dampened the mood

At the Francophonie summit, tensions between the DRC and Rwanda erupted after Emmanuel Macron's speech was deemed too neutral by Kinshasa, bringing to light conflicts that have been simmering for y...

Tunisia: Kaïs Saïed triumphs with 89% of the vote... but at what price?

Kaïs Saïed wins Tunisia's presidential election with 89% of the vote, but low voter turnout raises questions about the legitimacy of the poll and the country's future under his strengthened preside...

Kenya: Gachagua impeachment proceedings fuel political tensions

Rigathi Gachagua, Kenya's vice president, is at the center of an impeachment process that is deeply dividing the political class and the population. Tensions are rising, and the country is bracing...

Tunisia: Kaïs Saïed, Europe's ambiguous ally in the face of migration and the presidential election in his sights

Kaïs Saïed, between imminent re-election and controversial management of the migration crisis, embarrasses Europe which continues to depend on Tunisia for its migration policy.

DRC: Moïse Katumbi and the Mulonde airstrip, the beginnings of destabilization?

In the DRC, the rehabilitation of an airstrip by Moïse Katumbi in Mulonde raises suspicions. Military investigation underway to determine the opponent's real intentions.

Benin: Attempted coup, arrest of Patrice Talon's relatives shakes the political scene

Two close associates of Beninese President Patrice Talon have been jailed on charges of attempted coup, revealing internal tensions and raising questions about political stability ahead of 2026 ele...

Macky Sall designated head of list for Takku Wallu Senegal: strong return to the political scene

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall, head of the Takku Wallu Senegal coalition, is making his political comeback for the 2024 legislative elections, in a bold move that is redrawing the country'...

Djibouti: Migration tragedy in the Red Sea, 45 dead in two shipwrecks

In Djibouti, two shipwrecks have left 45 dead among African migrants trying to cross the Red Sea. This tragedy highlights the urgency of taking action in the face of the migration crisis.

Gabon: Teenager faces 5 years in prison for insulting the president

A 15-year-old Gabonese teenager faces five years in prison for insulting President Brice Oligui Nguema after a provocative video went viral. The case raises questions about the repression of young ...

Nigeria: 64th Independence Day under tension

On October 1, 2024, Nigeria celebrated its 64th anniversary of independence, but the mood was far from celebratory. Massive protests broke out, mainly in Lagos, where angry Nigerians denounced a de...