Félix Tshisekedi’s power play threatens Congo’s democratic future
Institutional seizing under legal guise The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is witnessing a deliberate erosion of its democratic foundations. Under the pretext of constitutional modernization, President Félix Tshisekedi has secured a judicial ruling that paves the way for a new Republic, effectively dismantling the two-term limit—a move that blatantly violates the spirit of […]
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Diplomatic tensions ease between Central African Republic and Cameroon after border incident
Diplomatic tensions ease between Central African Republic and Cameroon after border incident Following reports from our correspondent in Bangui, the incident unfolded in the village of Gasol, where two Cameroonian gendarmes, armed with Kalashnikov rifles, entered Central African territory. Local residents filmed the unauthorized incursion, alleging extortion by the soldiers. A Central African military unit, […]
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Dakar 2026: pioneering sustainable youth olympic games in Senegal
The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Dakar 2026 is committing to an ambitious goal: hosting a major sporting event entirely free from plastic pollution. This significant pledge has been made by the Dakar 2026 organizing committee in collaboration with the Senegalese Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition, benefiting from the vital support of the United […]
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Senegal’s national assembly convenes urgent extraordinary session
The institution’s internal regulations stipulate that the session’s work schedule will be strictly time-bound and cannot exceed a legal duration of fifteen (15) days. During a Bureau meeting yesterday, the National Assembly announced the commencement of its inaugural extraordinary session for the 2025-2026 legislative year, set to begin this Monday, August 10, 2026. The agenda […]
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Migrants africains expelled from us challenge Cameroon policy
36 African migrants expelled from the US challenge Cameroon’s policy in court Their lawyer argues that Cameroon cannot serve as a transit point for individuals facing persecution or torture. Thirty-six African nationals, previously protected from deportation in the United States, have filed a legal challenge in Yaoundé after being expelled to Cameroon earlier this year. […]
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Togolese civil society urges sanctions against government over constitutional changes
The political crisis in Togo has escalated to international levels, as a coalition of 43 civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Africa and its diaspora has issued a joint appeal to the ECOWAS, African Union (AU), and United Nations (UN) to impose sanctions on the Togolese government. The move follows a landmark ruling by the […]
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Cameroon under Paul Biya’s prolonged absence: who governs the nation?
An unprecedented absence raises questions For over two months, Africa’s oldest serving head of state has been absent from Cameroon. At 93 years old, President Paul Biya, re-elected in 2025 amid disputed elections, remains in Geneva, Switzerland, where he arrived on June 7 for what authorities described as a “private stay.” This marks the longest […]
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Who chief visits dr Congo as ebola outbreak worsens
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in Kinshasa to meet with President Félix Tshisekedi as the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) grapples with the 17th outbreak of Ebola. Health authorities in the DRC declared the latest Ebola epidemic on May 15, weeks behind the initial detection. The […]
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Benin and canada establish permanent diplomatic dialogue framework
The Republic of Bénin and Canada have formalized a permanent framework for political and diplomatic dialogue, designed to institutionalize regular consultations between Cotonou and Ottawa while ensuring sustained follow-up on their shared commitments. The announcement was conveyed through an official statement from Bénin‘s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared via social media platform X on August […]
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Bénin allocates $14.5 billion to build climate-resilient economy by 2035
The Bénin government has unveiled an ambitious plan to mobilize $14.5 billion (approximately 8,004.38 billion FCFA) to bolster the country’s economic resilience against climate risks while accelerating its transition to sustainable development. This initiative, outlined in the third iteration of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) spanning 2026 to 2035, was officially presented on August […]
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DRC cracks down on TikTok amid rebel propaganda surge
The head of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s High Council for Audiovisual and Communication (CSAC), Christian Bosembe, has declared decisive action against TikTok, vowing to shut down accounts spreading propaganda for the AFC-M23 rebel group. Negotiations with TikTok’s leadership are underway to enforce the ban, as authorities accuse the platform of providing a digital […]
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Congo genocide recognition campaign gains momentum in France
An ambitious diplomatic push is set to unfold in France as early as the next parliamentary session to secure formal recognition of the genocide in the Democratic Republic of Congo (GENOCOST). The initiative, spearheaded by the Collective of French Elected Officials from Congo-Kinshasa (CEFOCK), follows a high-level meeting with President Félix Tshisekedi at the Cité […]
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