Burkina Faso and Benin strengthen ties with high-level talks

On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Captain Ibrahim TRAORÉ, President of Burkina Faso, welcomed Romuald WADAGNI, President of Benin, for an official visit at the Koulouba Palace in Ouagadougou. The meeting…

Ousmane Sonko returns to the political fray: The unavoidable rift with Diomaye Faye

Ousmane Sonko returns to the political fray: The unavoidable rift with Diomaye Faye Through a sharp and decisive public address, Ousmane Sonko has launched a political offensive against his former…

Senegal’s former PM Ousmane Sonko details his removal from office

In a candid address, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister of Senegal and leader of the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, provided his account of the events leading to his dismissal from the…

Ousmane Sonko asserts parliamentary dominance and warns of power to topple government

Ousmane Sonko signals legislative strength amid rising political friction The political climate in Sénégal has reached a new level of intensity as Ousmane Sonko, the leader of Pastef, delivers a…

Ousmane Sonko’s bold move to topple Senegal’s government with parliamentary strategy

Ousmane Sonko’s bold move to topple Senegal’s government with parliamentary strategy During a recent press conference, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, outlined a decisive parliamentary strategy that could…

Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko’s concerns over new justice minister

Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing fresh tensions following the announcement of the new government, particularly with the appointment of Me Moussa Sarr as Minister of Justice. Ousmane Sonko, leader of…

Ousmane Sonko reclaims political initiative within Pastef and the Senegalese executive

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has shifted into a high-stakes political offensive. Through a series of public addresses to his supporters, the leader of Pastef is increasingly directing sharp criticisms…

Morocco secures top seating position at 81st un general assembly

Diplomacy Morocco secures top seating position at 81st UN general assembly Morocco has been selected through a random draw to occupy the highly visible first seat during the upcoming 81st…

Bénin and Niger take major steps to rebuild border ties

On Tuesday, 2 June 2026, Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni met with Niger’s transitional leader General Abdourahamane Tiani in Niamey, marking a critical turn in bilateral relations between the two nations.…

Senegal politics ousmane sonko challenges government legitimacy

Just days after his dismissal from the cabinet, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, launched a sharp attack on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Addressing the…

Ousmane Sonko challenges Senegal’s new government

Just one week after his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and influential leader of Pastef, has initiated a strong political counter-offensive. During a…

Kinshasa slows to a crawl as opposition stages “ville morte” protest against constitutional reform

The morning in Kinshasa began with an unusual stillness this Wednesday. The capital of the République démocratique du Congo is currently observing a “ville morte” (dead city) day, a move…