Guinea has taken a significant step towards re-establishing its constitutional framework, as legislative and municipal elections unfolded in the country following the presidential election on December 28, 2025. Despite the peaceful nature of the double ballot, the voter turnout was notably low. Just five months post-presidential vote, nearly 7 million Guinean citizens participated in the elections aimed at solidifying constitutional order. This pivotal moment follows a transition period initiated by General Mamadi…

Political Turmoil in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The Trial of Joseph Kabila Just weeks after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) marked the anniversary of its independence, the specter of its turbulent political history darkens the horizon once again. Prosecutors in a military court have called for the death penalty for former president Joseph Kabila, a figure whose nearly **18-year reign** left an indelible mark on the nation. Charged with treason, plotting to overthrow the government, and support for the…