Month: July 2026

RAJET Calls for Immediate Release of Jailed Opposition Figures in Chad The Rassemblement pour la Justice et l’Égalité au Tchad (RAJET), led by its president Ordjei Abderahim Chaha, has issued a forceful appeal to President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, urging clemency for imprisoned leaders from the former Groupe d’Action pour le Changement et la Prosperité (GCAP) and the Les Transformateurs party. A Democracy Stifled by Unjust Detentions In an impassioned open letter, Ordjei Abderahim Chaha condemned the continued incarceration of opposition figures, arguing that their detention « sours the very essence of democracy » and undermines public trust in the judicial system. He emphasized that political opposition is not a threat but a cornerstone of liberal governance, stating: « Embracing diss...

The Pastef party leader and current President of the National Assembly is making waves with a grassroots tour across Dakar’s bustling suburbs. During his visit to Guédiawaye, Pikine, Keur Massar, and Rufisque, he has been met with unwavering enthusiasm from local residents. Even after stepping down from government duties and amid ongoing political tensions with the Head of State, his popularity shows no signs of waning. In Dakar’s working-class neighborhoods, crowds have turned out in force to celebrate him, waving flags and chanting his name. Among the stops on his itinerary was a solemn visit to the home of the late Djiby Mbaye, a former political prisoner who passed away after falling ill during detention under the previous regime. The spontaneous outpouring of support underscored the...

Diplomatic missions from Belgium and France in Kinshasa have jointly issued a travel advisory for their citizens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The warning, released on July 19, urges residents to minimize outdoor activities and avoid public spaces on July 22, 2026, due to an opposition-led demonstration. The alert follows months of escalating security concerns across the DRC, prompting Western governments to tighten travel guidance for their nationals. Brussels cites rising instability as justification for restrictions Belgium’s Foreign Ministry upgraded its DRC travel advisory on July 16, 2026, advising against all non-essential travel. Authorities highlighted two recent incidents: violent protests targeting Belgium’s embassy in Kinshasa in January 2025 and drone strike...

A deadly ambush targeting Mali’s armed forces unfolded in the Mopti region, leaving over fifty soldiers killed in the attack. The assault was attributed to coordinated strikes by the Front de Libération du Azawad (FLA) and the Group for Suppport of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), marking one of the deadliest military strikes in recent months. Military officials confirmed that the attack occurred during a routine patrol, with rebels launching a surprise offensive on government troops. The engagement lasted several hours, resulting in significant casualties on the Malian military side. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the full extent of the losses and assess the security response. Security crisis deepens in central Mali The ambush underscores the escalating instabil...

Morocco-France Treaty: A New Chapter in Bilateral Relations France is set to redefine its long-standing partnership with Morocco by introducing a groundbreaking bilateral treaty. This historic agreement aims to establish a robust framework for cooperation that aligns with the evolving geopolitical and economic landscape of the coming decades. French Interior Minister Sébastien Lecornu unveiled this ambitious initiative during a press conference in Rabat, following the conclusion of the 15th high-level Franco-Moroccan meeting. Leading a delegation of twelve French ministers, he engaged with Moroccan counterparts to finalize the treaty’s core principles. «This treaty will mark a turning point in our relations,» Lecornu stated. «It will be the first of its kind signed ...