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Political fractures emerge within Pastef amid Senegal’s approaching local elections As Senegal gears up for the crucial 2027 territorial elections, deepening internal divisions within the Pastef movement are casting a…
Political fallout in Senegal over Ndiaga Seck arrest: Cheikh Bara Ndiaye defends Sonko The detention of opposition figure Ndiaga Seck has ignited sharp political reactions, with accusations of deliberate manipulation…
The Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) concluded its first ordinary congress on 14 May 2026 at the Palais de la Culture de Treichville in Abidjan. The event…
Sénégal’s political landscape under scrutiny as PASTEF prepares for pivotal congress On Friday, May 15, 2026, the political headquarters of Ousmane Sonko at the Cité Keur Gorgui in Dakar became…
The political landscape of Côte d’Ivoire remains unsettled as the return of Laurent Gbagbo to the forefront of national politics sparks fresh debates. Following the recent extraordinary congress of the…
Senegal’s political scene roiled by sharp exchange between Waly Diouf Bodiang and Serigne Gueye Diop The political atmosphere in Senegal has intensified following a high-profile public statement by Waly Diouf…
PoliticsChad One year since Chadian opposition leader Succès Masra remains behind bars May 16, 2026May 16, 2026 This Saturday marks a full year since the abduction of opposition figure Succès…
Chad opposition denounces politically motivated justice system N’Djaména, Chad — The political landscape in Chad has reached a boiling point as the opposition party Les Patriotes (The Patriots) holds a…
« I want strong managing directors, strong ministers, and a super-strong Prime Minister. I don’t want to be the kind of president who holds all the power. » On April…
Chadian opposition party raises alarm over deteriorating conditions The political party Les Patriotes held a press conference on Wednesday, May 13, at its headquarters in the Bololo district of N’Djamena’s…
News Politics Tchad opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP leaders sentenced By Our Correspondent May 13, 2026 0 1 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp The sentencing of eight opposition leaders from the…
Pastef party reorganization: Ousmane Sonko restructures party school ahead of 2026 congress Dakar, Senegal – In a strategic move to consolidate its internal framework, the Pastef party, led by Ousmane…