Politics

On Friday, June 26, 2026, Burkina Faso abruptly ended its diplomatic relations with France. The announcement, broadcast on national television by government spokesman and minister Pingdwendé Gilbert Ouédraogo, came into effect immediately and marks the culmination of a steady decline in ties since Captain Ibrahim Traoré took power. Ouagadougou accuses Paris of repeated interference, neocolonial ambitions, and backing networks it considers hostile to Burkina Faso. French authorities reject the allegations, calling the decision “hostile and baseless.” The move does not come out of the blue. Since the September 2022 coup, relations have soured step by step. In January 2023, Burkina Faso demanded the withdrawal of French special forces deployed under Operation Sabre. Later, several French medi...

Government Takes Decisive Step Against Corruption with New Anti-Graft Law The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a pivotal moment in its fight against corruption, a long-standing challenge that has consistently placed the country among the lowest in the Corruption Perceptions Index. In a landmark move, the government has officially adopted a groundbreaking anti-corruption bill designed to overhaul the nation’s legal framework and strengthen governance standards. Legislative Breakthrough: A New Era in Anti-Corruption Efforts During a high-level ministerial session on June 26, 2026, the Council of Ministers approved the draft law on combating corruption and related offenses. The initiative, spearheaded by the Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals Guillaume Ngefa, was pre...

A fresh wave of tension has emerged between the Catholic Church and the government in the Democratic Republic of Congo this week. This follows a resolute stance taken by the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) against a proposed constitutional amendment that would pave the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term in office in 2028.CENCO has called upon President Tshisekedi to uphold the oath he swore "before God and the Nation." The ecclesiastical body has also reserved its right to announce a schedule of direct actions. It has urged the populace to resist and thwart this endeavor, which, in its view, "risks the balkanization of the country and could lead to civil war."warnings of potential civil conflictThe Congolese Constitution explicitly limits presidential ma...

On Friday at Cité Damas, the Parti des 7 Merveilles du Peuple Gabonais (7MP) and the Mouvement Oligui Nguema 100% (MON 100%) unveiled the comprehensive findings of their recent national outreach. This extensive tour, conducted across all nine Gabonese provinces from June 4 to June 25, 2026, saw leaders of both organizations detail their key takeaways and outline future strategic directions during a press conference.Led by Joël Ngoueneni Ndzengouma, who serves as both the founding president of 7MP and the president of MON 100%, the delegation actively engaged with communities, party activists, and local officials. The primary goals of this initiative were to gather citizen concerns and to assess Gabon's social and political landscape following the 2025 presidential election, providing cruci...

Niamey recently served as the host city for a crucial training initiative aimed at bolstering the intellectual defenses of religious leaders across Niger. The program, held last Friday, was a collaborative effort between the Ligue des oulémas, prêcheurs et imams du Sahel (LOPIS) and the Unité de fusion et de liaison (UNFL). This significant event brought together key figures in Nigerien religious affairs, focusing on the critical theme of "Building Intellectual Immunity and Deconstructing Radicalized Discourse."The workshop underscored the vital role religious leaders play in shaping public opinion and fostering community resilience within society Africa. By equipping these influential individuals with robust tools and strategies, the initiative seeks to counter the proliferation of extrem...

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The Union du Peuple Gabonais (UPG) has entered a new era. On Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Libreville, at a highly anticipated extraordinary congress, Marie Joselle Itsana was elected party president. This milestone marks her as the first woman to lead this iconic political formation.The vote was extremely close, reflecting lively internal debates. Out of 43 ballots cast, Marie Joselle Itsana secured 23 votes, narrowly defeating rival Roger Mouloungui, who garnered 20.The challenge of unity and renewalFar from ignoring the divisions that surfaced during the congress, the new president chose to turn them into a force for bringing people together. "Our congress expressed different sensibilities, sometimes divergent opinions. That proves our party is alive," she stated, accepting her victory wi...

PolitiqueLe président Paul Biya écrit à son homologue malgache Michaël RandrianirinaLe président de la République Paul Biya a adressé une lettre de félicitations à son homologue de la République de Madagascar à l’occasion de la […] Alexandre L.|Il y a 6h|1 min de lectureAAASuivez Actu Cameroun sur GoogleRésumerEcouterCommenterLe président de la République Paul Biya a adressé une lettre de félicitations à son homologue de la République de Madagascar à l’occasion de la fête nationale. Le chef de l’État camerounais a adressé des vœux de concorde et de prospérité au peuple malgache. « Monsieur le président et cher frère, il me plait de vous adresser, à l’occasion de la célébration, le 26 juin, de la fête nationale de votre pays, mes vives et chaleureuses félicitations. J’y joins mes vœux ...

After a 20-day tour across all nine provinces of Gabon, the founding president of the Party for the 7 Wonders of the Gabonese People (7MP), Joël Ngoueneni Ndzengouma, presented the results of a mission that went beyond simple grassroots outreach. The tour focused on restructuring local party bodies, recounting active members, and strengthening the Movement for Oligui Nguema 100% (MON 100%), reflecting the 7MP's drive to cement its position within the presidential majority under the Fifth Republic. From June 4 to 23, 2026, Joël Ngoueneni Ndzengouma travelled across the entire country to meet with party militants, sympathisers, local officials, and ordinary citizens. At a press conference held at the 7MP headquarters in Libreville, he described the initiative as part of a strategy to revita...

The work recently published by Minister Atanga Nji, entitled "Understanding the meaning of my permanent struggle for respect of republican legality", can be read alternately as a hymn to the conservatism of power, as a showcase where he displays his very rich contribution to maintaining the regime, or as a praise to the infinite wisdom of President Paul Biya.However, the discerning reader will highlight his important contribution to political science and conflict resolution through the theory of 'imperfect balance' that he develops in the postface of his book.Since 2016, the crisis in the Northwest and Southwest regions has degenerated into an armed conflict, with some separatist groups demanding the creation of a 'Republic of Ambazonia' through the secession of Cameroon. Separatist rhetor...

Libreville, Friday 26 June 2026 – For decades, they steered the administrative machinery, built the state's institutions, ensured continuity of government and shared their expertise with each new generation. Yet in many countries, retirees and the elderly remain the great forgotten of public policy, often celebrated in speeches but rarely made a national priority. Gabon has officially established a National Day for Retirees and the Elderly, observed every 1 October, thereby choosing to embed respect for its elders in the republican calendar. This decision goes far beyond the symbolic and reveals a deeper vision of social cohesion and intergenerational exchange. Adopted during the Council of Ministers on 25 June 2026, this measure honours a category of citizens whose contribution to nationa...