Dano Djédjé Summons Raises Questions in Côte d’Ivoire
Dano Djédjé has been summoned to appear before Côte d'Ivoire's anti-terrorism investigators, weeks after PPA-CI spokesman Justin Koné Katinan was jailed over charges linked to the 2025 presidential election. The reason for the latest summons remains undisclosed.
South Africa Asylum Directive Withdrawn as 300 Protest in Johannesburg
Government gave ground on Friday. But withdrawing the South Africa asylum directive was not enough for the crowd that marched on the country’s highest...
Burkina Faso Makes the Case for Information Sovereignty at Ouagadougou Conference
Burkina Faso is making information sovereignty a central part of its national agenda. At the UACO conference in Ouagadougou, officials called for African-led narratives and stronger regional media cooperation, while press freedom groups pointed to suspensions and the conscription of critical journalists.
Ramaphosa presses Kiir to honour peace deal as South Sudan elections near
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged Salva Kiir to honour the 2018 peace agreement ahead of South Sudan elections scheduled for 22 December. While Pretoria emphasised trust and inclusivity, Juba focused on election logistics as concerns grow over political tensions and the detention of opposition leader Riek Machar.
Aliou Bah Pardon Comes With 45-Day Training Condition in Guinea
The Aliou Bah pardon is drawing scrutiny after Guinea's government tied the opposition leader's release to a mandatory 45-day civic training programme despite an ECOWAS court order calling for his unconditional freedom.
