Politique

Leaders Condemn Personal Attacks Against Gabon’s President In a joint press briefing held in Libreville on August 12, prominent political figures from across the spectrum voiced strong opposition to recent personal insults directed at President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema by certain members of the Gabonese diaspora in Europe. Respectful Opposition Takes Center Stage Among the […]

PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo CNSA’s move to free political prisoners may ease DRC dialogue The National Council for Monitoring the Accord and Electoral Process begins compiling a list of political detainees in Kinshasa, potentially benefiting allies of former president Joseph Kabila ahead of expected national talks. The National Council for Monitoring the Accord and […]

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Collective leadership takes shape at PPA-CI under Laurent Gbagbo’s guidance Former Ivorian Head of State and PPA-CI President Laurent Gbagbo has unveiled a significant restructuring of his party’s leadership. In an official announcement, he detailed the appointment of six key figures to key positions, including four vice-presidents and a Chairman of the Strategic and Political […]

Senators clash over the origins of discretionary political funds The debate over Senegal’s discretionary political funds has erupted across television studios, social media platforms, and parliamentary corridors. At its heart lies a critical question: who truly first controlled the special funds allocated to the Prime Minister’s office, and how were they used? This discussion unfolds […]

Publié le 12 Aug 2026 – 08:59 SESSION EXTRAORDINAIRE À L’ASSEMBLÉE Ousmane Sonko recadre les contestataires et fixe le cap   Face aux critiques et aux contestations entourant la convocation de la session extraordinaire du Parlement, le président de l’Assemblée nationale, Ousmane Sonko, est monté au créneau ce lundi pour clarifier le cadre juridique des […]

A significant political rupture is unfolding in Senegal, marking a clear divergence between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his erstwhile political partner, Ousmane Sonko. In the wake of this split, and following President Faye’s recent establishment of his own political party, concerns are mounting within Ousmane Sonko’s faction. They now suspect the head of state […]

Senegal’s national assembly tackles key reforms under Ousmane Sonko’s leadership Members of Senegal’s National Assembly embarked on a series of intensive technical commission examinations this Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Their agenda includes critical legislative proposals, notably a revised Labour Code and a bill concerning the asset declaration requirements for elected officials. The National Assembly is […]

Samuel Mvondo Ayolo stands as a pivotal figure within Cameroon’s political landscape, widely recognized for his indispensable role alongside President Paul Biya. His strategic influence is evident across various spheres, from international diplomatic engagements in Geneva to the core of national governance in Yaoundé, solidifying his reputation as a steadfast architect of the Biya administration. […]

The air of Kinshasa carries a new rhythm these days, one that resonates with cautious optimism. Political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo appear to be easing, paving the way for a long-anticipated national dialogue. Observers note a shift in tone from key stakeholders, signaling a potential thaw in relations that have long strained […]

Bénin senate’s five key acts to shape political decisions The newly adopted internal regulations of the Bénin Senate, finalized in Porto-Novo on July 30, 2026, outline five distinct types of official acts through which the upper house will exercise its powers. These instruments will govern legislative procedures, political oversight, and potential disciplinary measures, framing how […]

Bénin Bénin : intégralité du règlement intérieur du Sénat (PDF) Adopté le 30 juillet 2026 à Porto-Novo, le règlement intérieur du Sénat béninois fixe les règles d’organisation, de fonctionnement et d’intervention de la nouvelle institution. En 103 articles, le texte précise notamment les pouvoirs du Sénat sur certaines lois, son rôle dans la régulation de […]