Author: Ousmane Tandja

“Yaoundé is no longer the city we knew two decades ago, marked by an evolution of modern infrastructure from the city center. But today the city where I was born extends well beyond the seven hills it is known for. I truly appreciate this development,” says Mbarga Obama, a long-time resident of Cameroon’s political capital. At about 90 years old, he joyfully recounts the major steps in the transformation of his former village into a major city. “Previously, the urban center was limited to the Atemengué plateau with slight expansion…

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just hours from kickoff, Senegal is caught up in the excitement — not just on the pitch, but through the booming world of sports betting. Over the past five years, the sector has gone fully digital. No more queues at betting shops: a few taps on a smartphone are all it takes to place a wager. As a result, more and more people are trying their luck. For them, the World Cup has already begun. In a group of young footballers from the same…

The constitutional reform initiative backed by the government in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to fuel intense debate. While revival churches have thrown their weight behind the proposal, the Catholic Church is urging caution and stressing the need to protect democratic gains. This division comes at a time when the revision process has taken a significant step forward: the National Assembly has adopted a bill paving the way for a referendum. Revival churches back the reform Revival churches align with the authorities’ argument that the constitution enacted in…

Alioune Tine, founder of the Afrikajom Center think tank, shared his analysis of Senegal’s current political landscape. He dismissed the idea of a rift between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, but pointed to a lack of understanding between them. According to Tine, the Pastef leader made a strategic mistake by seeking the presidency of the National Assembly. He argued that Sonko, with his presidential ambitions, should have stepped aside after leaving the prime minister post. Instead, Tine believes, Sonko should have focused on managing his party and let…