POLITICS

Just four days after his resignation, Sébastien Lecornu returns to Matignon. President Emmanuel Macron reappointed him on Friday evening as Prime Minister, the Élysée announced in a laconic statement. “The President of the Republic has appointed Mr. Sébastien Lecornu Prime…

The march announced by the Ivorian Opposition United Front (PDCI – PPA-CI), scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025 in Abidjan, has been banned throughout the Abidjan department. The decision stems from a prefectural decree signed by senior prefect Andjou Koua.…

In Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya appears to be well on his way to seeking an official mandate. With just weeks to go before the presidential election scheduled for December 28, the junta leader has taken measures that significantly weaken his opponents.…

The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Maria Corina Machado, an emblematic figure of the Venezuelan opposition, for her commitment to a “just and peaceful” transition from the authoritarian regime to democracy. The announcement was made this Friday,…

The PDCI–PPA-CI Joint Front confirmed it will hold its civic march this Saturday, October 11, in Abidjan, despite the uncertainties and restrictions announced by the authorities. The information was released in a statement signed by the movement’s spokesperson, Me Habiba…

The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) officially opened the campaign for the presidential election on 25 October 2025 this Friday, October 10 at midnight, its president Ibrahime Kuibiert Coulibaly announced. For fourteen days, the five candidates in the running, Alassane Ouattara,…

In Ivory Coast, the president of the Pan-African Congress for Justice and Equality of Peoples (COJEP), Charles Blé Goudé, filed a complaint for “death threats” with the public prosecutor at the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The move was made…

The presidential campaign is entering a decisive phase. The candidate of the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), Alassane Ouattara, will present his policy platform this Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire.…

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir dismissed the chief of staff of the defence forces, replacing him with his predecessor. On Wednesday, without giving an explanation, the president appointed General Paul Nang Majok to head the army, replacing Dau Aturjong. According…

During a debate broadcast on the NCI channel, Ivorian economist Moustapha Fofana said that international crises, notably those in Ukraine and Gaza, justified President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to seek a new term as head of state. On July 29, when…

The Porto-Novo Municipal Council on Thursday, October 9, 2025, installed Dagbégnon Raymond Koupagnon as second deputy mayor. This appointment took place during the council’s sixth extraordinary session of the year, held at the town hall. The information comes from the…

In Côte d’Ivoire, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) reminded on Monday of the strict ban on publishing or circulating vote estimates before the presidential election scheduled for October 25. Offenders face sanctions. In its statement, the CEI cites Article 39…

Chad’s president, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, promulgated the revised October 3 Constitution on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, just five days after its adoption by Congress. This revision paves the way for a seven-year presidential term, renewable without limit. The ceremony…

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday named the first members of his new government, prioritizing the security sector. Manantsoa Rakotoarivelo Deramasinjaka has been appointed to head the Armed Forces, Andriantsarafara Rakotondrazaka became Minister Delegate for the National Gendarmerie, and Mandimby…

Cameroonian President Paul Biya made a visit on Tuesday to Maroua, capital of the Far North region, as part of the campaign for the October 12 presidential election. It was his first official outing since the launch of the campaign.…

The Conference of Chairmen of Boards of Directors, regulatory authorities and supervisory boards of public companies reaffirmed on Tuesday its support for outgoing President Alassane Ouattara. Gathered at the RHDP headquarters in Cocody, Rue Lepic, its members expressed their commitment…

The supervisory council of the municipality of Kétou decided, during an extraordinary session held on October 2, 2025, to dismiss the executive secretary, Richard Tossou. This decision, made in agreement with the Plateau prefecture, marks a turning point in local…

Lionel Zinsou, former Prime Minister of Benin, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sèmè City Foundation, according to a government decree dated September 24, 2025. He sits as a “qualified person”, recognized for his expertise in business…

The President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, recently visited the city of Ouidah to assess the progress of major ongoing tourism projects. This field visit allowed the head of state to verify the progress of projects listed in the Government…

On September 30, 2025, in Cotonou, the president of the Haute Autorité de l’Audiovisuel et de la Communication (HAAC), Édouard Cocou Loko, opened the institution’s second ordinary session of the year. He took the opportunity to clarify sensitive issues related…

The president of the Les Démocrates party, Boni Yayi, received a delegation from the Nouvelle Force Nationale (NFN) on Saturday, September 27, 2025; it was led by its president, Dr. Léandre Avognon. Au cours de cette rencontre, Dr. Avognon a…

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina announced on Monday, September 29, 2025, the dissolution of his government, following a wave of popular protests marked by violence that left at least 22 dead and more than 100 injured, according to the United Nations.…

The opposition party Les Démocrates has made public the criteria and documents required for any candidacy for its nominations ahead of the next 2026 general elections. Les Démocrates has launched a transparent procedure to choose its candidate duo for the…

On Monday, September 29, 2025, Daniel Edah, a declared candidate for the 2026 presidential election and a recent member of the party Les Démocrates, publicly denounced what he sees as an attempt to manipulate and tarnish his image. In a…

Peter Mutharika was elected president of Malawi after winning a majority of the votes in last week’s elections. The electoral commission announced that the former head of state had received 56.8% of the vote, thus confirming his victory over incumbent…

Following the legislative vote on September 27, the Union démocratique des bâtisseurs (UDB), a party recently founded by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, is in the lead according to the partial results made public. The Minister of the Interior, Hermann…

A few months before the 2026 general elections, the Beninese opposition appears to be stirring in the shadows. The home of Boni Yayi, leader of the opposition and president of the party Les Démocrates, located in Cadjèhoun, has become a…

The political movement Objectif Bénin 2026 (OB26) responded on Sunday to persistent rumors claiming it had supposedly rallied to a political camp ahead of the 2026 general elections. In an official statement signed by the National Bureau, OB26 denies any…

The party Les Démocrates launched, on September 28, 2025, a call for applications to select its presidential and vice-presidential ticket. Aspirants have until October 4, 2025 to submit their dossiers, ahead of the deadline set by the CENA from October…

French MP Olivier Serva, originally from Guadeloupe, recently acquired Beninese citizenship. This move is part of Benin’s 2024 law recognizing the right to nationality for descendants of Africans deported during the slave trade. Age 51, Olivier Serva confirmed to AFP…