Tensions between Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef-Les Patriotes party, and Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have intensified following the abrupt removal of Sonko from the Prime Minister’s post. Just…
Year: 2026
Côte d’Ivoire unveils ambitious high-speed rail project to connect north and south
Côte d’Ivoire stands on the cusp of a historic leap in infrastructure modernization. Under the expansive National Development Program (PND) 2026-2030, the government is poised to construct a groundbreaking high-speed…
Unity in west africa why Benin’s president’s nigerian visit matters for the ECOWAS
In a bold diplomatic move, Benin’s newly elected President, Romuald Wadagni, wasted no time in reinforcing regional alliances. Just one week after his inauguration on 24 May 2026, he embarked…
Faux diplômes in Burkina Faso administration undermines development
The shockwave of fraudulent credentials in Burkina Faso’s public sector The recent dismissal of three high-ranking civil servants—one from the Presidency, another from Water and Forests, and a third from…
Senegal’s shifting political landscape and its impact on economic reforms
The Senegalese political scene has undergone a rapid transformation in recent days. Between May 22, when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, and May 26, when Sonko…
Togo how a family dynasty shaped 50 years of political dominance
For half a century, one name has dominated Togo’s political landscape: Gnassingbé. Starting with Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who ruled for 38 years, and now under his son Faure Gnassingbé, the country…
Paris Saint-Germain nears deal for Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov
With the 2025-2026 season drawing to a close after a historic Champions League triumph, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is already turning its attention to squad reinforcements for the upcoming campaign. Fresh…