Policy

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...

Gabon: Article 53, Ivorianness with an Oligui twist?

Brice Oligui Nguema faces a major challenge: will he truly transform Gabon, or will he fall into the same traps as previous African military transitions, such as that of Côte d'Ivoire?

Somalia vs Ethiopia: Diplomatic war at the UN Council

Somalia has accused Ethiopia of violating its sovereignty by getting involved in the Somaliland region, exacerbating tensions in the Horn of Africa. A diplomatic war with multiple stakes is being p...

Guinea: When a rumor of an attack on the presidency makes Conakry tremble

In Guinea, a rumor of shootings at the presidential palace has caused panic in Conakry, revealing the fragility of post-coup political stability. A stark reminder that peace in the country remains ...