The African Tribune

Just three days after hosting Macky Sall at the presidential palace, Bassirou Diomaye Faye publicly endorsed Senegal’s backing for his predecessor’s bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General. The announcement, made on July 20, mobilized the full diplomatic machinery of the State, positioning Sall’s candidacy as one that represents the nation itself. This dramatic policy reversal follows earlier reservations expressed in March and Senegal’s initial opposition within the African Union framework. By aligning firmly behind Sall, Faye has significantly bolstered the former president’s candidacy, granting him the official endorsement of the very government he once led for twelve years. What factors drove the Senegalese president’s abrupt change of stance? And could this decision ...

PoliticsCameroon politics: is the presidency vacant during Biya's extended stay?A leading political commentator questions the implications of the Head of State's prolonged absence from national territory.Armand Djaleu|July 21, 2026|3 minutes readAAAFollow Cameroon updates on GoogleSummarizeListenCommentAdvertisementProlonged absence abroad raises questions about presidential authorityThe Head of State left Cameroon on June 7, 2026, for what authorities described as a brief private stay in Europe, according to a statement from his Cabinet Director Samuel Mvondo Ayolo.Government communications have since confirmed the President remains in Geneva, Switzerland, where he has maintained a residence since first taking office on November 6, 1982. While described as temporary initially, this extend...

Cameroon's presidency under scrutiny amid prolonged absence A political analysis of the current leadership vacuum debate Editorial Board | July 21, 2026 | 3 min read A A A Follow Cameroon updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Advertisement Is Cameroon's presidency vacant amid extended foreign stay? In his latest political editorial broadcast on Radio Tiémeni Siantou (...

Politics Cameroon's power vacuum: separating fact from speculation As the President of Cameroon enters his 10th week abroad, questions arise about the legitimacy of his prolonged absence. Editorial Team | July 21, 2026 | 3 minutes read A A A Follow Cameroon Updates on Google Summarize Listen Comment Advertisement Analyzing Cameroon's leadership amid prolonged presidential absence As Cameroon's President Paul Biya marks ...

AETA calls on DRC political and social actors to prioritize national interest AETA and RECIC experts during a working session AETA issues urgent appeal to transcend political divisions in DRC Politics Monday, July 20, 2026 - 20:54 The African Electoral Transparency Alliance (AETA) has delivered a strong message to political and social actors in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a landmark statement, the platform urged all stakeholders to set aside partisan interests and prioritize the supreme national interest in the ongoing national dialogue process. This urgent call comes at a critical juncture as the DRC navigates complex political challenges. AETA emphasized that the country's progress depends on collective efforts rather than individual political gains. The alliance str...

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