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PoliticsSenegal Senegal’s top court rejects pastef’s institutional reform, impacting sonko’s political standing The Constitutional Council has delivered another setback to Ousmane Sonko amidst his ongoing power struggle with President Bassirou…
The Senegalese Constitutional Council dealt a fresh blow to Ousmane Sonko on Thursday by striking down the institutional reform bill advanced by his PASTEF party. The decision, which comes amid…
The Constitutional Council’s decision to strike down the Pastef-backed institutional reform marks another setback in the escalating tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. In a…
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara expressed strong satisfaction with the unprecedented financial mobilization achieved for the country’s next development plan. Speaking after the conclusion of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2026-2030…
Two West African capitals, Dakar and Lomé, are currently showcasing sharply divergent interpretations of constitutional governance. Recent judicial decisions in both countries underscore fundamentally opposing views on the role of…
The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, conveyed his profound grief following the demise of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo,…
Dakar — The nation of Senegal is in mourning following the sudden passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The President…
A significant diplomatic and military crisis in the Sahel region has reached its much-anticipated resolution. Algeria announced on Friday, July 10, 2026, the complete reopening of its national airspace to…
Faure Gnassingbé’s covert strategic partnerships For several years, Togo has been discreetly establishing a framework to counter jihadist factions across the Sahel region. Lomé has cultivated partnerships with Turkey, securing…
The West African nation of Togo has quietly forged new military partnerships to combat the escalating jihadist insurgency in the Sahel. Through discreet negotiations, Lomé has welcomed Russian military support…
At a landmark gathering in Abidjan, African nations rich in critical minerals joined forces with international development partners to chart a bold new course. Their shared vision is to turn…
The African continent is stepping up efforts to harness its vast reserves of critical minerals, with nations joining forces in Abidjan to redefine their role in the global resource economy.…