At the age of 51, Matar Ndiaga Seck—widely regarded in Senegalese political circles as a close associate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko—has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations…
Author: Kadi Alhassane
Journalist
Côte d’Ivoire: political longevity debate after Ouattara and Gbagbo decisions
The recent political developments in Côte d’Ivoire have reignited debates about the permanence of senior politicians in the public sphere. Following the re-election of Laurent Gbagbo as leader of the…
Senegal political tensions: Waly Diouf Bodiang challenges Serigne Gueye Diop
Senegal political tensions: Waly Diouf Bodiang challenges Serigne Gueye Diop Senegal’s political landscape has been shaken by a fierce public exchange between Waly Diouf Bodiang, General Manager of the Port…
Saint-Étienne qualifies for Ligue 1 playoffs after dramatic penalty shootout win
Saint-Étienne survives penalty drama to set up Ligue 1 playoff clash A late substitute decision by Philippe Montanier proved decisive as Saint-Étienne edged past Rodez in a tense penalty shootout…
Senegal’s apr accuses ousmane sonko in pape malick ndour arrest
The Alliance for the Republic (APR), led by former President Macky Sall, has voiced strong condemnation following the detention of its member, Pape Malick Ndour, in connection with the execution…
Senegal’s electoral code reform: l29 and l30 articles enacted by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Senegal’s electoral code reform gains momentum with presidential enactment of L29 and L30 The presidential approval of articles L29 and L30 of the Electoral Code represents a pivotal milestone in…
Burkina Faso halts livestock exports ahead of tabaski 2026
With just two weeks remaining until Tabaski, Burkina Faso’s abrupt suspension of all livestock exports has sent shockwaves through Abidjan, leaving the Ivorian market scrambling to secure 172,000 animals. The…
One year since opposition leader’s arrest in Chad sparks freedom concerns
A year ago, Chadian authorities took into custody—and later sentenced—prominent opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succès Masra, founder of the Les Transformateurs party. His continued detention, based on politically…
Russia’s calculated silence in the face of allies’ crises
Why Moscow chooses silence over solidarity with its allies As Russia‘s strategic partners worldwide face mounting challenges, one diplomatic pattern has become impossible to ignore: the Kremlin’s striking refusal to…
Dakar literature festival celebrates contemporary african voices
literary festival / discussions / storytelling Dakar International Literature Festival (FILID) The fifth edition of the Dakar International Literature Festival (FILID) returns to the Institut français du Sénégal, offering a…
PPA-CI bans key members ahead of major congress in Abidjan
The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by former President Laurent Gbagbo, has announced that several party officials and activists facing disciplinary action will be barred from attending its…