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Zimbabwe Opposition Implodes Six Months after General Elections
There were always signs that the opposition, led by Nelson Chamisa, was going to implode soon after the August...
Senegal: A Shining Example of Hope for Democracy in Africa
In the heart of West Africa, Senegal has emerged as a beacon of hope for democracy. The recent presidential...
Unity Through Victory: The Impact of the African Cup of Nations on Ivory Coast’s National Cohesion and Political Landscape
By Maria de Deu The Ivory Coast’s last month’s triumphant win of their third gold medal in the African...
Election 2025: Cameroon’s Road to Free and Fair Polls
By Moudjo Tobue Cameroon is gearing up for a pivotal election in 2025, an event that promises to shape...
Tidjane Thiam: Ushering in a New Chapter for Ivorian Politics
By Maria de Deu The moment Tidjane Thiam succeeded the late Henri Konan Bédié as the leader of Pdci-Rda,...
2024 – The End of South Sudan’s Era of Transactional Leadership?
The political landscape in South Sudan is heating up as the two front-runners, Salva Kiir Mayardit and Riek Machar...
Côte d’Ivoire: Alassane Ouattara Stirs up Political Intrigue with New Prime Minister Appointment
By Maria de Deu In a surprising move, Alassane Ouattara has appointed Beugré Mambé as the new Prime Minister...
Zimbabwe’s Political Crossroads: Tensions Rise as President Mnangagwa Begins Second Term Amid Election Controversy
President Emmerson Mnangagwa was last Monday, September 4, 2023, sworn in for the second and final term after the...
Gabon Military Sieze Control Following Disputed Polls
Gabon finds itself in the grip of political turmoil, reminiscent of recent events in West Africa, army officers have...
Mnangagwa Wins Zimbabwe’s Disputed Elections
Emmerson Mnangagwa was this weekend declared as reelected to be Zimbabwe’s president. However, the election was highly contentious, with...
Unfolding Authoritarian Trends: Senegal’s Ominous Political Landscape
By Oumy Sambou Authoritarian inclinations within Senegal have taken root with the precision of missiles striking a wheat field...
Episode #15: State of the continent – A critical look at Africa’s democracies
Last week most parts of the continent observed Africa Day, a commemoration of the founding of the Organization for...