Author: Ousmane Tandja

Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: ambitions for Kinshasa and military disputes within the AFC/M23 A recent United Nations expert report reveals deep divisions within the Alliance Fleuve Congo/Mouvement du 23 Mars (AFC/M23), affecting both its military expansion plans and resource management. These internal tensions threaten to destabilize the movement’s operations in the North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. Leadership struggles and military command The report highlights ongoing leadership disputes within the AFC/M23. While General Sultani Makenga retains control of the military command, his authority is increasingly contested both within…

Une étude récente menée par l’université de Cambridge a mis en lumière une utilisation inquiétante des chatbots IA par le groupe terroriste Boko Haram. Les chercheurs ont découvert que ces technologies, notamment ChatGPT, Claude et Gemini, sont employées pour orchestrer des attaques, fabriquer des explosifs et entretenir des armes. Depuis 2023, des membres de l’État islamique (ISIS) ont formé leurs commandants à contourner les filtres de sécurité intégrés dans ces chatbots. Cette formation vise à exploiter les failles des systèmes de sécurité pour mener à bien leurs activités malveillantes. L’étude…

African International Politics Gabon reaffirms its voice in the Francophonie parliamentary assembly By Editor-in-Chief Saturday, July 11, 2026 130 No comment Libreville, Gabon — July 11, 2026 — The return of a nation to the global stage is rarely measured by the mere reopening of diplomatic channels. True reintegration is seen when a country resumes its voice, proposes a vision, and reclaims its role in shaping the political balances of the world. In Yaoundé, during the 51st session of the Francophonie Parliamentary Assembly, Gabon made its presence known. Addressing presidents…

Libreville, Saturday, July 11, 2026 (Infos Gabon) – In African capitals and international decision-making centers, presidential tours are often perceived as exercises in political communication. The conduct of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema since Thursday seems to pursue a broader ambition: making territories long considered peripheral the true drivers of the country’s next phase of development. From Minvoul to Oyem, from road infrastructure to schools, agricultural projects to medical equipment, the president’s tour outlines the contours of a new territorial development doctrine for Gabon. A doctrine based on proximity,…