African Politics Gabon and Guinea-Bissau: a model for smooth political transitions Editorial Team August 20, 2026 31 No comments Libreville, August 20, 2026 — The
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Paul biya’s record absence from Cameroon sparks debate
Paul biya’s record absence from Cameroon sparks debate On june 7, 2026, President Paul Biya departed from Yaoundé for what was described as a brief
Cameroon’s leadership vacuum under Paul Biya sparks national and regional concerns
The prolonged absence of Paul Biya, Cameroon’s head of state since 1982, continues to dominate political discussions in Yaoundé. The silence from the Éttoudi Palace
Le grand invité Afrique – Exploitation de l’or au Cameroun et en RDC: «Les opérateurs nationaux et étrangers doivent rendre des comptes»
Le grand invité Afrique Exploitation de l’or au Cameroun et en RDC: «Les opérateurs nationaux et étrangers doivent rendre des comptes» Publié le : 24/07/2026
Burkina Faso’s junta under Ibrahim Traoré shifts towards Soviet and North Korean model
Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s military junta in Burkina Faso is increasingly adopting political and ideological frameworks inspired by the Soviet Union and North Korea, signaling a
How Burundi and Mali use enemy creation to keep power
On 20 April 2026, General Évariste Ndayishimiye arrived in Ouagadougou for an official visit described as a “friendship and working” trip. The Burundian head of
Mali’s junta faces security crisis as jnim exposes sovereign illusion
The events of spring 2026 signify more than a mere military setback; they represent a profound repudiation of the political agenda championed by Mali’s junta
Mali: the military regime’s accountability amid political detentions and a compromised justice system
In Mali, the enforced disappearance of prominent lawyer and democracy advocate Mountaga Tall by State Security has entered its second month, raising grave concerns about
Shrinking media space and power concentration in Mali
In a region where geopolitical tensions dominate headlines, Mali stands out for reasons beyond its ongoing security challenges. The West African nation is witnessing a
The battle for Mali’s future: beyond military might to state legitimacy
Mali faces a rapidly deteriorating security landscape. Coordinated offensives by jihadist factions and escalating separatist movements in the nation’s northern territories are exerting multifaceted strategic
The Algeria-Mali alliance and imam dicko’s Sahel influence
Mali is currently grappling with a severe security crisis, marked by recent assaults that have resulted in hundreds of civilian and military casualties, according to
West Africa’s juntas tighten their grip amid rising repression
Click to expand Image In 2025, leaders across several West African nations have tightened their grip on power, leading to a significant escalation in the