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Political Friction in Mauritius Escalates with New Assembly President Political friction in Mauritius soared when Adrien Duval was named President of the National Assembly on July 18. Folks ain't happy, and the atmosphere couldn't be more tense. Compounding the situation, a messy drunken driving case involving Duval, son of the Social Democratic Party leader, adds fuel to the fire. "The appointment itself stirred enough controversy," noted a local political analyst, "but the DUI scenario is like dumping gas on an…

President Ruto's Stalled Ministerial Appointments and National Dialogue President Ruto's Stalled Ministerial Appointments and National Dialogue A week has zipped by since President Ruto gave his entire cabinet the boot. The seats, however, still lie empty with no fresh faces stepping in. Amid the political shakeup, he vowed to swell the ranks of the government, seeking to make it more inclusive and broad-based. Moreover, he extended an olive branch to the nation, particularly reaching out to the…

Bamako Faces Political Turmoil Amidst Military Tensions Bamako is witnessing a persistent clash between military rulers and political factions. "Political parties insist on the release of their comrades before any talks can proceed," reports Africa.com. They call this detention a "freedom-strangling act impeding open dialogue." Furthermore, they see last week's lift on suspension of their activities as belated and insufficient. As the Pan-African website notes, the objective of Malian political groups is clear: a peaceful…

Trump's Spotlight at RNC Post-Assassination Attempt All eyes will be glued to Donald Trump as he takes the stage at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on Thursday. This marks his first public appearance since surviving an assassination attempt last Saturday. Will Trump lash out, channeling the fiery rhetoric he's known for and pointing fingers at liberals for what he’s previously termed “American carnage”? Or, might he pivot to a softer, more appealing tone for the swing states? If history is any indicator,…

Biden Calls for Unity After Attempt on Trump’s Life In the formal setting of the Oval Office, President Joe Biden emphasized the necessity for a unified America after an attempted assassination left his political opponent, Donald Trump, wounded. Biden asserted that Trump's shooting serves as a stark reminder: "We must all take a step back." Trump’s injuries were fortunately not severe, Biden noted. "My fellow Americans," Biden began, "we need to dial down the temperature in our political discourse. Politics should…

The Malian junta has decided to reauthorize the activities of political parties and political associations, which had been suspended earlier this year due to accusations that political parties were engaging in "sterile discussions" and "subversive activities."

In the Central African Republic, the Republican dialogue began on Monday morning, as President Touadéra had long promised, but which is finally taking place without the main political opponents. The latter have announced in a statement, this Sunday, March 20,…

The framework of political parties for a successful transition, this group of Malian political parties condemns in a statement several dysfunctions in the implementation of the ongoing transition. He points to "systematic breaches of commitments" or even a…

It is a terrible demand from the Guinean political class: to finally be associated with the transition process. Since the coup in September, many parties have felt neglected. The Minister of Territorial Administration therefore received them all this week to…

The neutrality that Pretoria shows makes some of the opposition and public opinion furious. South Africa abstained in a vote condemning the Russian invasion before the UN General Assembly in early March. A closed vote implying a bias condemns the opposition.…