Gabon’s government is advancing a sweeping reform to eliminate automatic seniority-based advancements in the civil service, marking a decisive break from long-standing practices. By scrapping the long-held tradition of mechanical…
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Insights into Macky Sall’s diplomatic legacy revealed in new memoir
Diplomatic circles in Dakar recently converged to dissect twelve pivotal years of Senegalese foreign policy under former President Macky Sall. The occasion was the launch of a memoir by Oumar…
Ousmane Sonko’s powerful address in Linguère criticizes current leadership
Ousmane Sonko energized thousands of supporters at a rally in Linguère, where he delivered a scathing critique of the current presidential administration. He condemned what he described as a significant…
Yaoundé’s quiet anticipation: what lies beyond the horizon
In the heart of Yaoundé, a distinct sense of anticipation permeates the political corridors. With President Paul Biya at the helm, alongside influential figures such as Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, Secretary…
Senegal’s ruling party issues firm warning against election postponement
The prospect of a potential election postponement in Senegal has once again ignited intense political debate within Dakar. Following an initial strong statement from Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, El Malick…
Senegal political tension over local election date
Senator Sonko challenges Faye on local election timeline National political landscape heats up as opposition leader demands immediate clarity on voting schedule In a high-energy rally during his nationwide voter…
Sonko challenges president over election decree amid political tensions
In a bold move targeting the heart of the current political landscape, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has drawn direct parallels between the expected electoral decree and recent high-profile dismissals. Speaking…
Ousmane Sonko greeted by massive crowd in Louga’s Koki
Political leader Ousmane Sonko’s planned visit to a Koki religious school was abruptly interrupted by an overwhelming turnout of enthusiastic supporters. During his visit to Louga on Saturday morning, Sonko…
Ousmane Sonko urges President Diomaye on local elections in Louga
Political pressure mounts in Louga over local elections Ousmane Sonko, leader of the ruling party Pastef Les Patriotes, used his visit to Louga over the weekend to directly challenge President…
Junta in Burkina Faso rejects tinubu’s Sahel security claims
official response Burkina Faso’s military leadership refutes Bola Tinubu’s Sahel security assertions The Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent remarks linking insecurity in Nigeria to the situations in Burkina Faso,…
Ousmane Sonko resumes Pastef membership drive across Senegal
After a temporary halt for the Grand Magal de Touba celebrations, Pastef’s leader, Ousmane Sonko, has reignited the robust membership campaign he initiated. The operation officially commenced in Touba, coinciding…
Senegal presidential term limit debate gains momentum
In Dakar, whispers about a potential shift in Senegal’s presidential term limits are growing louder. The debate, fueled by recent political maneuvers, has sparked intense discussions across the nation’s capital…