Policy

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...

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...