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The long-anticipated political storm in Senegal has finally broken. In Dakar, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, sealing an executive-level rupture that,…
The Alliance Nationale pour le Changement (ANC) has come out strongly against rumors of an impending constitutional overhaul in Togo, labeling the move a political distraction that lacks national consensus.…
Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, paid a heartfelt tribute to Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké, a revered spiritual figure whose passing has left a profound void in Senegalese society.…
In a compelling address at the Idriss Déby Itno auditorium of the National School of Administration (ENA) in N’Djamena, former Prime Minister and current Senator Albert Pahimi Padacké delivered a…
Politics At a critical juncture: how will Bassirou Diomaye Faye steer Senegal? May 29, 2026 This week’s political debate in Senegal has reached an unprecedented crossroads, with tensions escalating between…
Alain Aka Correspondent in Côte d’Ivoire Tidjane Thiam Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Tensions are escalating between Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling coalition, the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et…
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In a landmark address delivered at Koulouba on May 27, 2026, following the Eid al-Adha prayers held at the presidential palace in Bamako, Malian transitional leader General Assimi Goïta expanded…
The military leadership in Burkina Faso has moved decisively by suspending the country’s largest student organization and detaining its president. This bold step underscores the junta’s tightening grip on civil…
The political climate in Sénégal has grown increasingly tense since Ousmane Sonko assumed leadership roles, making criticism of his policies and actions a high-risk endeavor. Journalists, civil society leaders, and…
Analyses / Africa Senegal’s political split: Faye and Sonko’s alliance crumbles Senegal’s political split: Faye and Sonko’s alliance crumbles 7 min. read Quote Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Email WhatsApp…
In Senegal, the political landscape shifts dramatically with the unexpected election of Ousmane Sonko as President of the National Assembly. This move raises critical questions about how President Diomaye Faye…