By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Jeune Afrique
The Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG) plans to hold its 13th congress on 27 November, despite opposition from former president Ali Bongo Ondimba, now in exile. The date lays bare divisions within the former ruling party, according to Jeune Afrique.
Justin Muturi, leader of the Democratic Party of Kenya, accuses former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of political pressure within the Kenyan opposition. He says divisions and disputes over parliamentary seats could jeopardise the shared goal of winning the 2027 presidential election, according to his statement of 2 November.
🇰🇪 Kenya · Source: Citizen Digital ·
Ali Akbar Onanga Y’Obegue disputes the legitimacy of the Gabonese Democratic Party delegation received by Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema. He says the meeting covered appointments, relations with the Union of Builders and preparations for the party’s next congress, according to GabonActu.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: GabonActu ·
Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema received a delegation from the Gabonese Democratic Party (PDG), led by its president Blaise Louembe. The party called for a peaceful political climate and greater inclusion of political viewpoints, according to Gabonews, which also reports that the head of state called for dialogue and national unity.
🇬🇦 Gabon · Source: Gabonews ·
Hagi Suwaneh, president of the youth wing of The Gambia’s United Democratic Party (UDP), describes the 5 December 2026 presidential election as a turning point and urges voters to reject a third term for Adama Barrow. He accuses the president of wanting to stay in power to avoid being held to account and denounces corruption and mismanagement, according to Kerr Fatou.
🇬🇲 Gambia · Source: Kerr Fatou ·
Oligui Nguema meets Sassou Nguesso in OyoGabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema travelled to Oyo, in the Republic of the Congo, to meet Denis Sassou Nguesso, amid the sinking of the Prospector 5 off Mayumba. The visit also included a tribute at the grave of Édith Lucie Bongo, Gabonclic reports.
MONUSCO chief meets FRN in GomaJames Swan, head of MONUSCO, has arrived in Goma to meet leaders of the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), led by Joseph Kabila. According to MONUSCO and Le Potentiel, talks include civilian protection, humanitarian access and ceasefire monitoring, following contacts with the AFC-M23.The week in Africa
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