Patrice Talon reflects on his presidency at final council meeting
The outgoing Bénin president Patrice Talon presided over his final Council of Ministers session on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Palais de la Marina. The historic meeting brought together…
Tchad faces alarming political and security turmoil says opposition party
The political party Les Patriotes held a press conference on Wednesday, May 13 at its headquarters in the Bololo district of N’Djamena’s second arrondissement. Its spokesperson, Hisseine Abdoulaye, condemned what…
Security outsourcing in Mali fails after latest jihadist assaults
On April 25, coordinated attacks by jihadists from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM, al-Qaeda affiliate) and separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) left Mali…
Tchad: opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP leaders sentenced
Eight opposition leaders from the Groupe des Citoyens pour l’Action et le Progrès (GCAP) have been handed eight-year prison sentences, a ruling that has intensified concerns about the state of…
Senegal’s debt crisis: Dakar explores alternatives to IMF programs
Senegal’s debt crisis: Dakar explores alternatives to IMF programs The issue of Senegal’s rising public debt has once again taken center stage in economic discussions. In Dakar, government officials, economists,…
Jihadist offensive in Mali raises questions on regional stability
Home Debates jihadist offensive in Mali raises questions on regional stability A platform for in-depth analysis and current affairs discussions featuring contributions from leading experts. Middle East and Africa Print…
Tchad GCAP future after leadership convictions: key insights
The recent legal developments surrounding Chad‘s GCAP have sparked widespread discussions about the organization’s future trajectory. Following the conviction of eight of its key leaders, questions arise about the stability…
Faure Gnassingbé and Yoweri Museveni discuss African integration and regional security
In a series of high-level diplomatic engagements across Central and East Africa, Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé has intensified discussions on regional cooperation and peacebuilding, with a particular focus on the…
Sénégal’s debt crisis sparks fierce debate on economic alternatives
Dakar conference examines sustainable solutions to Senegal’s debt dilemma For two days, Dakar has been the epicenter of discussions on Senegal’s debt crisis, with experts, economists, and former officials gathering…
Ivory coast president ouattara reshapes rhdp party structure
President Alassane Ouattara is set to implement significant structural changes within his party, the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), aiming to reinforce internal discipline. According…
Togo: tensions over withdrawal of traditional chief’s recognition spark debate
Withdrawal of official recognition for Togbui Adjikou Lanklivi 1st fuels disputes in Togolese traditional leadership The alleged withdrawal of the official decree recognizing Togbui Adjikou Lanklivi 1st as traditional leader…
Senegal’s executive power under scrutiny as political tensions rise
In Senegal, the once-solid partnership between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has taken a sharp turn, sparking intense debate within political circles. Abdou Mbow, a prominent…


















