Senegal’s political landscape has long been characterized by fluid alliances, but the turn of the millennium marked a turning point in how these shifts reshaped power dynamics. One undeniable reality…
Year: 2026
Key figure of the president’s party challenges opposition leader’s rhetoric
Aminata Touré takes aim at Ousmane Sonko’s political stance: ‘true republicans uphold state institutions’ This weekend’s political gathering in Mékhé Village, Méouane commune, drew local leaders and elected officials under…
Cameroun: how Paul Biya’s absence fuels economic uncertainty and social tensions
Since June 7, 2026, when President Paul Biya left Yaoundé for what was described as a ‘short private stay in Europe,’ Cameroon has operated in an unprecedented state of limbo.…
Key revelations surface during extraordinary session about Ousmane Sonko
Thierno Alassane Sall’s explosive statements about Ousmane Sonko during extraordinary assembly An extraordinary assembly in Dakar has become the epicenter of political fervor as Thierno Alassane Sall unveils unprecedented details…
Angélique Kidjo: first African artist honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On August 18, the global spotlight will shine on Los Angeles for a landmark event in African music. Angélique Kidjo, an iconic figure in Beninese and African music, will be…
Gabon’s president concludes West African tour, National Flag Day observed, and public service reform sparks debate
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has concluded his diplomatic journey through West Africa, which included stops in Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Côte d’Ivoire. Notably, the Gabonese leader was a…
Sonko launches investigations in extraordinary national assembly session
Political developments as Ousmane Sonko initiates parliamentary probes In a decisive move during the extraordinary session of the National Assembly, prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko took center stage to announce…
Benin’s sovereign rating elevated to ‘ba3’ by Moody’s with stable outlook
The esteemed international financial rating agency, Moody’s, has officially upgraded the Republic of Benin’s long-term sovereign credit rating. This significant re-evaluation sees the nation’s rating move from « B1 »…