Politics
Tunisia: Journalist Zied El-Heni sentenced to one year in prison
Independent Tunisian journalist Zied El-Heni has been sentenced to one year in prison by a Tunisian court after publicly criticizing judicial rulings targeting...
Togo appoints nine new prefects in major administrative reshuffle
In Togo, the Council of Ministers has approved the appointment of nine new prefects during its meeting held on May 6, 2026. The...
DR Congo: Tshisekedi signals openness to third term amid constitutional reform debate
Kinshasa, May 6, 2026 — The possibility of a third presidential term for Félix Tshisekedi is no longer off the table. Speaking at...
U.S. sanctions former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila for “Destabilization Attempts”
After sanctioning the Rwandan army over its alleged support for AFC/M23 rebels, Washington has now targeted former Congolese President Joseph Kabila for what...
Togo strengthens south-south cooperation with Kyrgyzstan visit
Togo is advancing its diplomatic outreach as Faure Gnassingbé visits Kyrgyzstan for high-level talks with President Sadyr Japarov. The visit reflects a growing...
Tanzania’s constitutional reform debate revived by new opposition coalition
Tanzania is witnessing renewed political debate after a coalition of smaller opposition parties called for the acceleration of constitutional reform. The process, initiated...
Electoral reform debate highlights political tensions in Senegal
Senegal is facing renewed political debate as lawmakers examine a proposed electoral reform bill at the National Assembly of Senegal. The proposal has...
Sahel security alliance faces pressure after coordinated attacks in Mali
Mali is facing renewed security challenges following coordinated attacks by the JNIM and the FLA on April 25–26. Authorities in Bamako have not...
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Ivory Coast: Laurent Gbagbo reconfirmed as leader of his party at nearly 81
Former Ivorian president (2000–2011) and current opposition figure Laurent Gbagbo has been reconfirmed as head of his political party on Friday, despite previously...
Morocco and Syria restore diplomatic ties as embassy reopens in rabat
Syria officially reopened its embassy in Morocco on May 14, 2026, marking a significant diplomatic reset between Rabat and Damascus after 14 years...
