AfricActu: African News & Geopolitics – Watch Replays & Latest Updates

Paris – The pan-African geopolitical news program, AfricActu, returned to screens this week, now broadcasting on Espace TV Europe and YouTube after a brief hiatus. The program, hosted by Emmanuel Dupuy, President of the Institute for Strategic and International Analysis (IPSE), and Alfred Mignot, Director of Africapresse.paris, aims to provide in-depth coverage of African affairs.

The latest edition, number 38, aired on February 14, 2026, focused entirely on current events. Future episodes, beginning with number 39, will revert to the program’s traditional format: 26 minutes of news followed by a 26-minute interview with a prominent figure connected to Africa.

Espace TV Europe is available on French providers Free (440), Orange (589), and Bouygues (721). The program is also permanently available on YouTube. A link to the latest broadcast is available here.

Beyond the immediate news cycle, recent episodes of AfricActu have delved into a range of complex issues across the continent. A previous broadcast featured an interview with Jemal Taleb, a lawyer representing Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who is contesting the results of the recent presidential election in Cameroon. Bakary claims the election, which saw Paul Biya re-elected for an eighth term with 53.66% of the vote according to the Constitutional Council, was rigged.

The program also examined the political situation in Madagascar, with Dupuy analyzing the reasons behind the downfall of President Andry Rajoelina. Another segment covered the election of Khaled El-Enany as Director-General of UNESCO, and the upcoming presidential campaign in Côte d’Ivoire.

Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) also received attention, with an interview featuring Ethiopian Ambassador to France, Mahlet Haidu Guadey, discussing the dam’s potential benefits for the Ethiopian economy. The program also addressed the ongoing conflict in the northern regions of Togo and the government’s response.

Further afield, AfricActu has covered the political landscape in Senegal, examining the impact of the PASTEF party’s ideological orientation on the country’s diplomatic efforts. The program also featured an interview with Sandra Kassab, Director for Africa at the French Development Agency (AFD), discussing France’s approach to development in Africa.

The program has also provided analysis of international relations involving African nations, including the implications of the US relationship with Venezuela, and the role of countries like Mauritania and Morocco as potential pivots for American influence in Africa. The recent suspension of USAID funding by former US President Donald Trump was also discussed, with commentators highlighting the potential negative consequences for the continent.

Recent broadcasts have also addressed crises and unrest, including the deadly repression of protests in Kenya, and the political turmoil in Tunisia. The program has also featured interviews with figures like Rebecca Ayoko, a former Yves Saint Laurent muse, and Étienne Giros, President of the French-African Business Council (CIAN).

AfricActu’s coverage extends to economic issues, including the challenges facing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the impact of debt on sustainable development. The program also examined the implications of the Russia-Africa summit and the evolving relationship between China and Africa, including China’s recent decision to eliminate customs duties for almost all African countries, with the exception of Eswatini, effective May 1, 2026, as announced by President Xi Jinping.

The program’s extensive archive of past episodes is available on YouTube, offering a comprehensive record of recent developments and debates shaping the African continent. Links to these past broadcasts are available on the Africapresse.paris website, providing viewers with access to a wealth of analysis and insight into the complex challenges and opportunities facing Africa today.