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During a gathering in Khombole to launch membership card sales for his party, Pastef, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko publicly corrected former minister Maimouna Dièye for an overly reverent religious reference…
Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye launches his own political party Last updated: 26/07/2026 The political landscape in Senegal is undergoing a dramatic shift as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye formally establishes his…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been grappling with an entrenched food crisis for over a quarter-century. Currently, the struggle for basic sustenance impacts a staggering 26.5 million people…
The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has taken a decisive step by formally establishing KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, his own political party, during a constitutive general assembly held…
The justice system in Burkina Faso has just dealt a major blow to a well-known financial structure in the global mining sector. A court has voided a gold streaming contract…
The Birth of a New Political Era in Senegal The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has marked a definitive chapter in the nation’s political landscape by launching a groundbreaking…
Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s government has reported that over 1.3 million internally displaced persons have returned to their original homes as of June 30, 2026.…
French football clubs delivered a mixed bag of results during their latest round of pre-season friendlies. While some sides showcased promising form, others struggled to find their rhythm ahead of…
Maïmouna Dièye‘s choice of words during an event in Khombole has sparked a heated debate across Senegal, after she invoked a religious blessing typically reserved for prophets when addressing Ousmane…
Amid a charged political atmosphere, Ousmane Sonko, the prominent leader of the PASTEF party, delivered a stern warning to his supporters during a Saturday gathering in Bambey. Addressing the crowd,…
Senegalese leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye signals shift in political tone In a landmark address, Senegal’s president calls for national healing while subtly addressing political rivalries. During his keynote speech at…
For decades, the corridors of Etoudi Palace in Yaoundé have witnessed the rise and fall of powerful political figures in Cameroon. Among them, a select group of former officials now…