Benin: 2026 Presidential Election, Romuald Wadagni Named Majority Candidate

The presidential majority has designated Romuald Wadagni, 49, Minister of State in charge of Finance and Cooperation, as its sole candidate for the April 12, 2026 election.This designation — backed by President Patrice Talon — confirms that he will not seek re-election. Romuald Wadagni, who has stood beside Talon since 2016, has emerged as one

Nigeria: Major blow to Ansaru and Mahmuda

On August 16, 2025, Nigerian security forces dealt a significant blow to Islamist militancy by arresting two key leaders: Both men, on Nigeria’s most-wanted list, were linked to high-profile operations such as the 2022 Kuje prison attack and the 2013 kidnapping of French engineer Francis Collomp.According to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, their arrest was

Angola: From Social Discontent to Narrative Battle

A week after the late-July riots, the Lourenço administration hardened its response. Targeted arrests, prosecutions for terrorism and covert financing, and allegations involving foreign nationals — all signals reflecting a desire to reaffirm state authority and frame the violence through a security-focused and sovereign lens. The MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola, ruling

Senegal: Terrorist Threat at the Gates of the Land of Teranga

On July 1, 2025, the GSIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims – affiliated with Al-Qaeda) claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks in the Kayes region (Mali), targeting in particular the town of Diboli, located just 1.5 km from the Senegalese border. This offensive marks a strategic push westward, at the

Cameroon: The Presidential Majority Weakens as Election Date Approaches

On June 24, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, Minister of Employment and president of the Front for National Salvation of Cameroon (FSNC), left the government to announce his candidacy for the presidential election. A former ally of President Paul Biya, he denounced a “fatigue of the system” and called for democratic change. As an influential figure from

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Guinea-Bissau / Senegal: A Historic First

On Monday, May 26th, the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was officially received on a state visit to Bissau – a first since Guinea-Bissau’s independence in 1974. On the agenda: Key topics of discussion: A strengthened partnership, focused on co-development and regional stability.

Ivory Coast: An Election Ahead Marked by Uncertainty

During the RHDP congress in Ebimpé, President Alassane Ouattara chose not to announce whether he would run for re-election in the October 2025 presidential vote. This carefully orchestrated silence allows him to control the political agenda, maintain discipline within the party, and keep open the option of seeking another term or choosing a successor. Meanwhile,

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Cameroon: Douala – Maurice Kamto’s Meeting Suppressed Before Launch

On Saturday, June 8th, the planned gathering by Maurice Kamto, president of the MRC (Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon), was stopped by authorities in Deido. Preventive measures were taken, including the prohibition of motorcycle taxi circulation and the deployment of a police cordon along the routes leading to the party headquarters. Additionally, Maurice Kamto