Policy

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...

Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam, the hope of a political renaissance for the PDCI?

Former Crédit Suisse employee Tidjane Thiam is running for president in 2025 as the PDCI candidate. His return raises both hopes and challenges, as the party struggles to renew itself in a polarize...

Nigeria: Unexpected meeting between Bola Tinubu and Donald Trump's envoy to Paris

Bola Tinubu met Chris Boulos in Paris, an unexpected encounter that raised questions about US ambitions in Africa. This strategic tête-à-tête could influence Nigeria's political future and redefine...

Gabon: A Deceptive Election for Oligui Nguema

Oligui Nguema's victory in the Gabonese elections reveals a democratic charade. The candidates, mere extras in a predictable spectacle, raise questions about the voters' true choice. Skepticism per...

Ivory Coast: Tidjane Thiam's emergence in the face of international pressure

Alassane Ouattara faces international pressure as former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam emerges as a potential rival in the 2025 presidential election. This context raises questions about the legi...

Egypt: Macron visits to revitalize economic and diplomatic relations.

Emmanuel Macron's visit to Cairo on April 6 and 7 aims to strengthen Franco-Egyptian relations through business meetings in various sectors. This visit raises questions about France's true ambition...

Gabon: Electoral fever rises before legislative and local elections.

The electoral campaign in Gabon is underway, with candidates competing in audacity to seduce an electorate seeking change. Between promises and skepticism, socio-economic issues dominate. Who will ...

Guinea: Mamadi Doumbouya, architect of an ambitious regional diplomacy.

Mamadi Doumbouya, head of Guinea's transition, is skillfully maneuvering the Central African chessboard. By forging strategic alliances and addressing security issues, he seeks to assert his influe...

Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa sack Chiwenga, a risky move in the face of political uncertainty

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's dismissal of General Constantino Chiwenga marks a key turning point. This decision could spark military tensions and popular protests, plunging Zimbabwe in...