Category: Politics

In the heart of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital, a controversy is unfolding that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s media landscape. Reports have emerged accusing transitional leader Ibrahim Traoré of orchestrating a digital militia specifically designed to silence critical voices, particularly those of journalists who dare to challenge the status quo. This alleged online harassment network, described by international observers as a coordinated effort, targets reporters through a barrage of coordinated attacks on social media platforms. These actions have raised serious concerns about the erosion of press freedom in a…

Document generated on Summary Part of the series Cameroon: «The Fallen of the Republic» Since 1982, Paul Biya has shaped and reshaped the careers of countless political figures in Cameroon. Some, once powerful, have paid the price with their freedom for their ambition to seize—or simply share—power with the president. Table of contents Georges Dougueli Investigative reporter specializing in Cameroon Marafa Hamidou Yaya Paul Biya The enigmatic figure of Marafa Hamidou Yaya in Cameroon’s political chessboard Marafa Hamidou Yaya remains one of the most intriguing personalities in Cameroon’s political landscape.…

Paul Biya, Cameroon’s long-serving president, has once again vanished from the public eye, leaving the nation in a state of uncertainty. Since departing on June 7, 2026, for what was initially framed as a private trip to Europe, the 93-year-old leader has not returned, marking over 40 days of unexplained absence. The silence from official channels has only deepened concerns among Cameroonians, especially after his re-election in November 2025 for another seven-year term. This is far from the first time Biya has been absent for extended periods. His frequent trips…

POLITICAL SCRUTINY Cameroun: growing concerns over president’s extended absence Forty-five days after President Paul Biya departed for a private visit to Europe, Cameroon’s ruling party, the Rassemblement démocratique du peuple camerounais (RDPC), convened an emergency meeting of its top officials. No official statement has been issued regarding the president’s potential return, leaving both citizens and political observers in a state of uncertainty. The RDPC insists that government operations continue normally despite the president’s absence. Meanwhile, opposition leaders are demanding transparency about the exercise of power and the constitutional mechanisms in…

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President, Félix Tshisekedi, has unexpectedly embraced a nationwide inclusive dialogue following a pivotal meeting with religious leaders in Kinshasa. This move, long demanded by opposition groups and civil society, now awaits concrete implementation through presidential decrees, facilitator appointments, and the establishment of a clear agenda and timeline. What prompted the Congolese leader’s decision to shift course after resisting such calls for over a year? With pressure mounting, the opposition coalition C64 temporarily suspended its planned July 22 march but issued an ultimatum to the head…

what to expect from the DRC national dialogue amid opposition demands In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the opposition has postponed a planned march but remains firmly opposed to a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi. They are demanding that the national dialogue, recently announced by the president, be convened before August 15. What does this ultimatum mean, and what can be expected from this dialogue? why the opposition is pushing back The opposition’s decision to delay its demonstration reflects deep concerns over the president’s potential bid for…

Politics Cameroon’s Jean-Michel Nintcheu demands constitutional council to declare power void amid extended presidential absence Following President Paul Biya’s prolonged private stay abroad, opposition leader Jean-Michel Nintcheu has called on the Constitutional Council to recognize the vacancy at the helm of the Cameroonian State. Staff Writer |July 21, 2026|2 min read AAA Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Advertisement Cameroon’s opposition figure Jean-Michel Nintcheu is pressing the Constitutional Council to formally recognize the power vacuum at the presidency following President Paul Biya’s absence from the country for over…

The leader of Senegal’s ACT party, Ibrahima Thiam, has sharply rebuked recent statements made by Ousmane Sonko, describing them as a threat to national unity. In an opinion piece titled “The Dangers of Generalization in Political Discourse”, Thiam argues that Sonko’s remarks were not only unfounded but also deliberately provocative, stirring controversy around Touba and the Mouride community. Thiam contends that these statements were not part of a substantive debate but rather a calculated strategy to polarize public opinion through shocking rhetoric. He emphasizes that attributing collective responsibility to an…

why did Bassirou Diomaye Faye change stance on Macky Sall’s UN bid Three days after welcoming Macky Sall at the presidential palace, Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on Monday, July 20, Senegal’s “full support” for his predecessor’s candidacy for UN Secretary-General. The move involved mobilizing the entire diplomatic apparatus and framing the endorsement as a national position. This reversal follows earlier reservations expressed in March and Senegal’s opposition within the African Union, significantly strengthening Macky Sall’s candidacy by securing the backing of the country he led for twelve years. What drove…

Politics Cameroon’s president: is the power truly vacant? In his weekly political editorial broadcast this Monday, July 21, 2026, on Radio Tiémeni Siantou (90.5 FM in Yaoundé and Bafang), journalist Eric Boniface Tchouakeu questions the prolonged private stay of Cameroon’s Head of State abroad. Armand Djaleu |July 21, 2026|3 minutes read AAA Follow Cameroon News on Google Summarize Listen Comment Advertisement In his weekly political editorial this Monday, July 21, 2026, broadcast on Radio Tiémeni Siantou (90.5 FM in Yaoundé and Bafang), journalist Eric Boniface Tchouakeu examines the implications of…

Politics Cameroon politics: is the presidency vacant? In his Monday political editorial, broadcast on Radio Tiémeni Siantou’s frequencies, commentator Eric Boniface Tchouakeu examines the implications of President Paul Biya’s prolonged private visit to Europe. Armand Djaleu |July 21, 2026|3 minutes read AAA Follow Cameroon news on Google Summarize Listen Comment In his Monday political editorial, broadcast on Radio Tiémeni Siantou (90.5 FM in Yaoundé and Bafang), commentator Eric Boniface Tchouakeu questions the implications of President Paul Biya’s extended private stay in Europe. President Paul Biya left Cameroon on June 7,…