Cameroon – Presidential Election of October 12: The Final Stretch of a Tense Poll

One week before voting, Cameroon faces an election laden with symbolic weight. At 92 years old, President Paul Biya — in power since 1982 — is seeking an eighth consecutive term. His re-election would extend his rule beyond four decades. Eleven candidates appear on the ballot, including two former regime allies: Issa Tchiroma Bakary and

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Facing a crowd: the right reflexes to adopt During election periods, spontaneous gatherings can erupt unexpectedly near offices, construction sites, or roadways. While sometimes peaceful, such crowds can quickly become uncontrollable. Your first instinct should be to move away calmly—without rushing, attempting to cross through the crowd, or filming the scene. Avoid any sudden or

Cameroon: Maurice Kamto Bets on Neutrality

Disqualified from the race by the Constitutional Council, Maurice Kamto (MRC/APC) announced on September 26 that he would not support any of the 11 opposition candidates in the October 12, 2025 presidential election. After failing to unite a coalition — notably with figures from the Far North — Kamto prefers to let his voters cast

France-Mali: Breakdown of the Security Channel

On September 18, 2025, Paris ordered the expulsion of two Malian diplomats accused of “espionage,” giving them 48 hours to leave the country. At the same time, counterterrorism cooperation between the two nations was suspended. Until now, despite political rupture, French and Malian intelligence services maintained an operational exchange channel. Its closure ends one of

Cameroon: 2025 Presidential Election, Opposition Struggles to Overcome Its Divisions

A few weeks before the election, the opposition is attempting to unite against outgoing President Paul Biya — but divisions remain strong.The “Union for Change” and the “Douala Group,” led by Anicet Ekane, announced a meeting on September 13 to designate a consensus candidate.However, Maurice Kamto, Bello Bouba, and Jean-Michel Nintcheu have distanced themselves, revealing

Côte d’Ivoire: The Final List of Candidates for the 2025 Presidential Election

The Constitutional Council has validated five candidacies for the October 25 election: Two major opposition figures are excluded: The candidacy of Pascal Affi N’Guessan (FPI) was also invalidated for failing to meet the required number of sponsorships. The political climate remains tense ahead of the vote, due to: The electoral campaign will run from October

Benin: 2026 Presidential Election, Romuald Wadagni Named Majority Candidate

The presidential majority has designated Romuald Wadagni, 49, Minister of State in charge of Finance and Cooperation, as its sole candidate for the April 12, 2026 election.This designation — backed by President Patrice Talon — confirms that he will not seek re-election. Romuald Wadagni, who has stood beside Talon since 2016, has emerged as one

Nigeria: Major blow to Ansaru and Mahmuda

On August 16, 2025, Nigerian security forces dealt a significant blow to Islamist militancy by arresting two key leaders: Both men, on Nigeria’s most-wanted list, were linked to high-profile operations such as the 2022 Kuje prison attack and the 2013 kidnapping of French engineer Francis Collomp.According to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, their arrest was

Angola: From Social Discontent to Narrative Battle

A week after the late-July riots, the Lourenço administration hardened its response. Targeted arrests, prosecutions for terrorism and covert financing, and allegations involving foreign nationals — all signals reflecting a desire to reaffirm state authority and frame the violence through a security-focused and sovereign lens. The MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola, ruling

Senegal: Terrorist Threat at the Gates of the Land of Teranga

On July 1, 2025, the GSIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims – affiliated with Al-Qaeda) claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks in the Kayes region (Mali), targeting in particular the town of Diboli, located just 1.5 km from the Senegalese border. This offensive marks a strategic push westward, at the