Senegal's turbulent political history and the recent elections reveal a complex journey between stability and democratic consolidation, not always recognised by observers and journalists.

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#Senegal #Democracy #AfricanPolitics #WestAfrica #Governance #ECOWAS

AFRICA POLITICAL MONITOR NO. 63

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#Africa #IranWar #Rwanda #AfricanPolitics #ForeignPolicy

🌍🌐 @mcchacha.bsky.social and I are happy to welcome all the participants arriving for our "International Politics in Africa" workshop this week in Nairobi. Everyone has been working hard to submit full papers for the workshop (see attached list) + keynote by Gilbert Khadiagala! #africanpolitics

"Without strong, accountable institutions capable of implementing laws fairly and effectively, constitutional reforms risk becoming symbolic political exercises rather than meaningful governance improvements"

🔗 democracyinafrica.org/constitution...

#DRC #AfricanPolitics #ComparativePolitics

The ambiguities of rapid enlargement in regional organisations and prospects for East African regional integration This article explores the implications of the East African Community’s rapid enlargement from three to eight members – including conflict-affected countries. By assessing institutional and politica...

New publication by Alexander Stroh-Steckelberg on what the EAC’s rapid enlargement means for regional integration, published in The Round Table:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#EastAfrica #EAC #RegionalIntegration #AfricanPolitics

📢 New on First View!

Chloë Mayoux demonstrates how international affairs uniquely crystallized interactions between domestic and regional politics in decolonizing states.

#Nigeria #diplomacy #nuclear #decolonization #Africanpolitics #ColdWar

Read Open Access here: doi.org/10.1017/S174...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Africa after Davos ‘26: Overcoming Uncertainty and Insecurity. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. A special conversation honoring Prof. Richard Joseph, whose scholarship has had a profound and lasting impact on the study of African politics and governance. Born in Trinidad and Tobago and educated...

Moderated by Prof. Mojúbàolú Olúfúnké Okome, the panel features distinguished former students: Prof. Adigun Agbaje, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae (DG, NIIA), & Prof. Scott Taylor (Dean, BU Pardee School). Don't miss this incredible discussion! Register: shorturl.at/mmHvd #AfricanPolitics #Democracy

Actualités CAMEROUN :: Olanguena Awono : 19 ans de prison pour avoir été trop proche de Chantal Biya :: CAMEROON News Le 31 mars 2008, URBAIN OLANGUENA AWONO, ministre de la Santé du Cameroun, est arrêté. Officiellement : détournement de deniers publics. En réalité : aucune pre...

🔵 Fil d'investigation | Cameroun, 2008–2026 #OlanguenaAwono #PaulBiya #Cameroun #PrisonnierPolitique #JusticeAfrique #AfricanPolitics #HumanRights www.camer.be/92394/35:32/...

Different leaders. Different parties. Same agenda? Power, corruption & selfishness while Africa bleeds.

Cyril stood firm and put Mr McKenzie in his place — leadership means knowing when to draw the line.

#SouthAfrica #AfricanPolitics #Leadership #Corruption #Accountability #AfricaRising

Kenya gets citizens back from Russia; South Africa? Still 'waiting.' Apparently, human lives are valued differently depending on your government's geopolitical balancing act. #AfricanPolitics #GlobalSouth

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Algeria’s assertive turn in postcolonial justice On 24 December 2025, Algeria passed a law recognising French colonisation as a state crime, and calling for restitution and reparations. The law is primarily domestic and symbolic. But Morgiane Noel a...

⚖️ In Dec 2025, #Algeria passed a law recognising French #Colonisation as a state crime.
🌍 While the law is primarily domestic + symbolic, @morgianenoel.bsky.social argues it signals a significant postcolonial shift which could influence #AfricanPolitics + Europe–Africa relations.
👉 bit.ly/4jPtVsb

How do IPOB women reshape what we think of as “political”? Akande reimagines secessionist politics in Nigeria through women’s participation, challenging colonial legacies and
Eurocentric definitions #IPOB #AfricanPolitics #GenderStudies

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Eastern Congo isn’t just about heroes and villains.
For 30 years, Kinshasa failed to protect the region.
People in Bukavu are now questioning that reality openly.

#EasternCongo #DRC #AfricanPolitics #Accountability #GreatLakes

Hate speech against Congolese Tutsis is rising in Kinshasa. FARDC rhetoric echoes the Rwanda genocide and apartheid South Africa.

#DRCongo #StopHateSpeech #TutsiLives #GenocidePrevention #AfricanPolitics

The Lion King: Moroccan Football and Sports Diplomacy as a Means of Power Legitimation Studies into soft power and public diplomacy have become a standard repertoire in contemporary social sciences and international relations in particular. This chapter positions itself within this trad...

*Moroccan Football and Sports Diplomacy as a Means of Power Legitimation*
doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-97705-3_12

New book chapter by Andreas Wüst on football as an instrument of power legitimation in Morocco, examining sports diplomacy and international positioning. #AfricanPolitics #SportsPolitics

Update: GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are pleased to announce that Chepkorir Sambu will be joining us for the STRAIGHTCHAT X SPACES: Human Rights Day Edition!

#Tanzania #AfricanPolitics #HumanRightsDay #Democracy #ChidiOdinkalu #Governance #ChepkorirSambu

EXPLAINER: Who orchestrated – or staged – the latest coup in Guinea-Bissau? It's still debated whether the 2022 and 2023 “attempted coups” were genuine insurrections or crises manufactured by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló to consolidate power. Some see a comeback in the works.

It's still debated whether the 2022 and 2023 “attempted coups” were genuine insurrections or crises manufactured by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló to consolidate power. Some see a comeback in the works. Bne IntelliNews #GuineaBissau #Coup2023 #PoliticalCrisis #UmaroSissocoEmbaló #AfricanPolitics

EXPLAINER: Who orchestrated – or staged – the latest coup in Guinea-Bissau? It's still debated whether the 2022 and 2023 “attempted coups” were genuine insurrections or crises manufactured by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló to consolidate power. Some see a comeback in the works.

It's still debated whether the 2022 and 2023 “attempted coups” were genuine insurrections or crises manufactured by President Umaro Sissoco Embaló to consolidate power. Some see a comeback in the works. Bne IntelliNews #GuineaBissau #Coup #Politics #UmaroSissocoEmbaló #AfricanPolitics

Just dropped an interview with The Afro Atheist breaking down the “Christian genocide” claim in Nigeria — and the real issues behind the headlines.
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACdi...
#TheRootsMatter #AfroAtheist #Nigeria #Misinformation #CriticalThinking #SecularTalk #FactOverFear #AfricanPolitics

The Somalia eVisa Leak Exposed Something Much Bigger
youtube.com/shorts/JyyXJ...

#Sudancrisis #sudan #Africanpolitics

Mahmood Mamdani’s “Slow Poison” is essential reading for understanding #Uganda’s trajectory from Presidents #Amin to #Museveni. A clear-eyed examination of how violence, international politics &neoliberal reforms shaped a nation. About Uganda’s present through its past.
#Uganda #AfricanPolitics

🚨 BREAKING: In Cameroon, 48 souls lost to gunfire and batons as protests rage against Biya’s disputed win. Unrest grips the nation ahead of his swearing-in. #CameroonCrisis #BiyaReelection #AfricanPolitics #DnnPress

What’s happening in Sudan is the invasion of the UAE. Africans need to wake up and stand up for themselves.

#Sudanesecrisis #Africanpolitics

Half A Century Later, Is Ecowas Falling Apart? – The Standard Newspaper | Gambia By Rédaction Africanews with Kwabena Adu-Gyamfi

#WestAfricansky #Africanpolitics
standard.gm/half-a-centu...

Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages have killed more than 20 people.

The political winds shift in #Madagascar: Michael #Randrianirina, a military colonel, was sworn in as #president after the army ousted the previous leadership. #Coup #MilitaryRule #AfricanPolitics #GenZUprising www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

Gen Z Madagascar Protests: What African Leaders Should Fear Gen Z Madagascar protests toppled their president—discover why other African leaders should pay attention and act now.

Gen Z Madagascar Protests: A Powerful Warning to African Leaders 🌍⚡
The fall of Madagascar’s president by Gen Z protesters marks a turning point in African politics. Are other leaders next? #GenZProtests #AfricanPolitics #LeadershipCrisis #KumDi
Read More: kumdi.com/world/gen-z-...

Madagascar’s military coup leader says he is “taking the position of president”
#MadagascarCoup #PoliticalInstability #AfricanPolitics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C7Q...

Madagascar's Gen Z Wins But Military Takes Over

#MadagascarCoup #GenZProtest #MilitaryTakeover #AfricanPolitics #YouthUprising #PoliticalCrisis

Who is Raila Odinga’s Wife? Former Kenyan Prime Minister Dies at 80 Raila Odinga, former Kenyan Prime Minister, has died at 80. Learn about his wife Ida Odinga, her strong role in his political journey, and their family's legacy in Kenya’s democracy.

Who is Raila Odinga’s Wife? Former Kenyan Prime Minister Dies at 80
#RailaOdinga #IdaOdinga #KenyaMourns #AfricanPolitics #DemocracyHero #KenyanHistory #RestInPeace #PoliticalLegacy #BreakingNews #AfricaLeaders
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