Politics

Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy in televised address During a nationally televised interview on Thursday evening, Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, declared that democracy was “not for …

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The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration to silence the guns and put an end to unconstitutional power shifts. But can this pledge hold weight when those …

African union summit faces criticism over coup leaders’ democratic legitimacy Read More

Political power consolidation and democratic backsliding In 2025, President Mahamat Idriss Déby significantly strengthened his grip on power following the controversial 2024 presidential election, widely criticized by opposition groups for …

Tchad 2026 human rights crisis under president mahamat déby Read More

On December 7, 2025, Benin experienced a dramatic moment when military mutineers stormed state television to declare they had deposed President Patrice Talon. However, by the end of the day, …

Patrice Talon: the political anomaly reshaping Benin Read More

GEO France Video – One of the last remaining swamp forests in southern Bénin is under threat Béninois President Patrice Talon, pictured in 2022. © LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP Political …

Failed coup attempt in Bénin: evaluating the current state of stability Read More

Burkina Faso: la junte veut faire juger les douaniers et magistrats impliqués dans une affaire de corruption RFI ven. 14 novembre 2025 à 12:57 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source …

Burkina Faso: la junte veut faire juger les douaniers et magistrats impliqués dans une affaire de corruption Read More

En réponse aux discussions entourant la révision de la Charte des partis politiques au Mali, Ousmane Diallo, chercheur spécialisé sur le Sahel pour le bureau régional d’Amnesty International en Afrique …

Mali: l’inquiétante menace de dissolution des partis politiques Read More

The recent arrest of three prominent figures in Benin, including a high-ranking military officer and a close ally of President Patrice Talon, has thrust the nation into political turmoil. Accused …

Benin foiled coup attempt raises questions about talon’s succession Read More

Bénin’s updated constitution, urgently adopted on November 1st, establishes a “presidential ticket” mechanism. This new system stipulates the simultaneous election of the President of the Republic and a Vice-President, with …

Bénin’s constitutional overhaul: key reforms and their implications Read More