Can one letter from Kinshasa unlock eastern DRC’s peace? Inside Togo’s quiet mediation push

On Tuesday, 29 September 2026, Togo’s president of the Council, Faure Gnassingbé, granted an audience in Lomé to the Democratic Republic of Congo’s minister of regional integration, Floribert Anzuluni, who…

Will Ivory Coast’s rejection of US third-country deportations reshape Africa’s migration stance?

In a move that underscores the growing tension between national sovereignty and US migration policy, Ivory Coast has turned down a US proposal to accept deportees from third countries. The…

Can Bassirou Diomaye Faye outrun the clock on Senegal’s local elections?

Senegal’s political landscape is heating up as the long-delayed local elections loom large over President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s young administration. At the heart of the debate is a simple yet…

Senegal’s 2026 budget: can Ousmane Sonko really block Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s finance bill?

Senegal’s 2026 budget: can Ousmane Sonko really block Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s finance bill? As president of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko now holds unprecedented leverage over the 2026 revised finance…

Senegal’s December 2, 2026: A question of timing and political stakes

Senegal’s December 2, 2026: A question of timing and political stakes On December 2, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will gain the legal power to dissolve the National Assembly. But…

Senegal’s 2026 revised budget: can the Pastef majority survive a vote that pits the IMF against the people?

Article reserved for subscribers Senegal’s 2026 revised budget: can the Pastef majority survive a vote that pits the IMF against the people? The 2026 revised finance law now under debate…

Senegal and Azerbaijan’s New York memorandum: can a single signature truly reshape Dakar’s diplomatic reach?

Senegal and Azerbaijan have opened a fresh chapter in their bilateral relationship with the signing of a memorandum of understanding in New York. The agreement, which establishes a framework for…

Is Nourane Foster’s PCRN exit a game-changer for Cameroon’s opposition?

Is Nourane Foster’s PCRN exit a game-changer for Cameroon’s opposition? Nourane Foster is no longer a member of the Cameroon Party for National Reconciliation (PCRN). In a letter to party…

How Senegal’s electoral reform plan could reshape daily life for voters, towns and businesses

Senegal’s debate over how its democracy works has moved into a new phase, and the stakes reach far beyond the walls of parliament. In a detailed contribution, Khalidou dit Mbaye…

Good neighborliness as a security shield: what Benin’s diplomatic push in New York means for border communities

Benin takes the helm at the African Union’s peace and security council On the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Benin presided over the 1369th ministerial meeting of…

Senegal’s dissolution threat: the real-world fallout for households, businesses and the economy

Senegal Senegal’s dissolution threat: the real-world fallout for households, businesses and the economy Bassirou Diomaye Faye has publicly acknowledged his split with Ousmane Sonko and is keeping the option of…

What Goïta’s war-and-dialogue pledge means for Mali’s citizens, soldiers and economy

What Goïta’s war-and-dialogue pledge means for Mali’s citizens, soldiers and economy Mali’s transitional leader, General Assimi Goïta, used his independence eve address to announce a tougher military campaign against jihadist…