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In a striking turn of events, Gabon's military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, has claimed victory in the presidential election, reportedly securing an astonishing 90% of the votes cast, as indicated by provisional results. This remarkable outcome undeniably marks a significant moment in Gabonese history. The backdrop to this election is steeped in complexity. Just last year, Oligui Nguema led a coup that ousted the Bongo family, a dynasty that had held power for nearly six decades. The political landscape has…

Intrigues and Diplomacy: A Tale of Prisoner Releases in the DRC The corridors of power often resonate with tales of negotiations and diplomacy, where deals are crafted behind closed doors, altering the fate of nations and individuals alike. In the heart of Central Africa, a recent development has reminded us of this age-old dance. The Congolese presidency just unveiled a decision steeped in such intrigue: the release of coup plotters as a result of diplomatic discussions centered around security and mining agreements…

In a significant development, three American nationals who found themselves entangled in a coup attempt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) this past May have recently returned to the United States. Initially met with the harrowing prospect of the death penalty, their situations evolved, resulting in commuted sentences that will now be served on home soil. This transition marks not just an end to their judicial ordeal abroad but also aligns with broader diplomatic negotiations. The decision to repatriate these…

In the complex world of geopolitics, where every decision echoes beyond borders, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) recently stirred international waters. Was it diplomacy or a strategic pivot that led to the spectral granting of clemency to the convicted American coup plotters? This action, coincidentally timed with a visit from U.S. Advisor on African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has analysts clutching their pens, speculating wildly. However, the narrative from the Congolese leadership…

Tunisian President Kais Saied consolidated his grip on the judiciary on Sunday with a decree allowing him to remove judges or block their promotion, helping to consolidate his power after he seized executive power last summer in a move his enemies call a coup. Saied outraged his opponents and intimidated democratic foreign allies with his announcement last week that he was dissolving the Supreme Judicial Council, a body that guaranteed the independence of the judiciary. A former constitutional lawyer…

Almost a month ago, the Tunisian president arrogated exceptional powers due to the "imminent danger" he considered hanging over the country. In the absence of a constitutional court that can rule on the need to extend this exceptional period, the president has the sole discretion. as reported from Tunis, Amira SouilemTough…

In Mali, August 18, is the first anniversary of the fall of Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta's regime. After seven years in office and just two years after his re-election for a second term, the former Malian president is the victim of a military coup. One year later, the residents of Badalabougou, the center of the protest against IBK, are divided.…

It has been exactly one year since he appeared in public. No official statement either. When he is not in his private home in Bamako, he spends most of his time in Abu Dhabi, for a private stay during which he takes care of his health. Examination of his new life. as reported from Bamako, Serge DanielWe could call him "the…

President Kais Saied announced that he would take over the executive branch with the help of a new prime minister, in the biggest challenge to date for the democratic system Tunisia introduced in a 2011 revolution. Supporters of the decision celebrate on the street Habib Burgiba in Tunis, Tunisia, July 26, 2021.…

On January 7, 2019, early in the morning, a command group led by Lieutenant Kelly Ondo had taken control of Radio Gabon and read a message announcing that the army had taken power. The special forces' attack had quickly ended this adventure. The alleged perpetrators have appeared for several days before a special military court. The last hearing, Monday, was marked by the hearing of witnesses. Report.…