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BeninClaudy Siar appointed as Presidential Advisor on Culture, Media and Benin’s Global VisibilityLongtime media personality and panafrican advocate Claudy Siar has been appointed as Advisor to the President of Benin on matters of culture, media strategy, and international visibility. The announcement was made today, marking a significant shift in Benin’s cultural diplomacy landscape. From RFI to Benin’s Presidential Team: A Strategic Cultural Shift Claudy Siar, renowned presenter of the iconic Couleurs Tropicales program on RFI, has been named Advisor to Benin’s President on culture, media, and international reputation. This appointment marks a new chapter for the media veteran, whose departure from RFI in late March 2026 ended a 31-year career at the international broadcaster. The en...

Government reassures citizens after political tensions Following Ousmane Sonko's latest public statements questioning the administration of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Aminata Touré, Coordinator of the Diomaye Président coalition, addressed the nation this morning to dispel concerns about a shift in governance priorities. The former Justice Minister firmly rejected the notion that recent political rifts signal a retreat from the administration’s core commitments or the reforms promised to the Senegalese people. Addressing Sonko’s claims that the government might be softening its stance on accountability, Touré reframed the debate, asserting: « Why frame this as the end of accountability? Perhaps it marks the beginning of a more structured, judicially sound approach to transparency....

During a press briefing held in the heart of Kinshasa, the youth-led collective known as the Nouvelle Génération Congolaise addressed the heated national debate regarding potential amendments to the fundamental law of the République Démocratique du Congo. As the country grapples with shifting political alliances, this organization has positioned itself as a critical voice for the younger population. While acknowledging that debating the Constitution is a legitimate right and not a legal infraction, the group established a trio of non-negotiable prerequisites. They argue that any modification must stem from a proven necessity, be backed by a vast national agreement, and occur within a tranquil political atmosphere. These benchmarks are essential to ensure that the process serves the collec...

Youth movement in Kinshasa sets conditions for constitutional reform in DRC Politics Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 4:04 PM A dynamic youth movement in Kinshasa has issued a firm stance on the ongoing debate surrounding constitutional reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ...

PoliticsYaoundé's Shadowy Politics: Did Modeste Mopa Flee to the IMF to Escape Scrutiny?An in-depth look at the unfolding trial of Martinez Zogo and the sudden departure of a key figure to the International Monetary Fund. Reporter | June 3, 2026 | 6 min read A A A Follow us on Google Summarize Listen Comment Yaoundé’s Political Chessboard: A Journalist’s Sacrifice When Cameroon’s political elite speak of psychological pressure, are they referring to governance—or something far more sinister? The trial of Martinez Zogo has exposed...