Policy

Burkina Faso: Military junta dissolves government after two months in power

Burkina Faso's military junta has dissolved its government two months after taking power, amplifying internal tensions and criticism of its management. The move raises questions about the legitimac...

Ghana: When presidential elections collide with economic crisis and voter despair

Ghana's presidential elections: tensions, broken promises and economic crises. Voters, faced with crucial choices, navigate between aspirations and disillusionment. A test for democracy in an uncer...

Namibia: Protests and doubts after the presidential elections

Namibian elections: SWAPO claims contested victory, fueling doubts about transparency of the vote. Opposition leaders denounce irregularities and demand an investigation. Angry youth could redefine...

Angola: Biden's promise, a life-saving support or a poisoned chalice?

Joe Biden pledges $600 million for Angola's Lobito Corridor, boosting economic and logistical development. However, this raises questions of financial dependence and geopolitical implications in th...

Ivory Coast: tensions and clashes in the heart of the capital

Clashes in Abidjan on December 4, 2024: the streets are in chaos. Demonstrations, tensions between law enforcement and civilians, and a rise in demands on social networks. Calls for constructive di...

Mozambique: Protests and government legitimacy questioned following electoral fraud.

Maputo is bracing for mass protests against the regime of Filipe Nyusi, following accusations of fraud in municipal elections. The legitimacy of the government is being questioned, while the intern...

Zambia: election under tension between corruption, violence and economic crisis.

Zambia's general elections reveal an intense struggle between corruption, political violence and economic crisis. Voters must choose their future leader wisely in the face of a chaotic context that...

Democratic Republic of Congo: Seth Kikuni's conviction reignites debate on freedom of expression and political repression.

DRC presidential candidate Seth Kikuni has been convicted of inciting civil disobedience, sparking a debate over freedom of expression. The ruling could fuel protests and raise questions about the ...

Namibia: Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, between hope for renewal and political challenges.

Former foreign minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is causing a stir in Namibia with her bid for the presidency. Charismatic and committed, she represents a potential change for an electorate in search...

Freeman Mbowe released on bail: Tanzania in electoral turmoil

With local elections in Tanzania just days away, the release on bail of opposition leader Freeman Mbowe highlights a political climate of high tension.