Two years after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye assumed office, a bold new political initiative is reshaping Senegal’s power dynamics. On Saturday, the head of state unveiled Kiiraay, a party whose…
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Senegal politics: government minister counters Sonko’s victimization claims
Featured Politics Senegal politics: government minister counters Sonko’s victimization claims 28/07/2026 In a recent interview, Yankhoba Diémé, Senegal’s Minister of Communications, addressed the escalating tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye…
Mahmoud Salah’s release sparks new FPL rebellion in Niger
The release of Mahmoud Salah, a prominent rebel figure in Niger, has reignited hostilities as the Front de Libération du Peuple (FPL) resumes its armed struggle against the transitional government…
Bénin: historic senate installation sets stage for new governance era
Bénin’s legislative evolution takes center stage as first Senate prepares to convene Bénin is on the brink of a historic institutional milestone as the nation prepares to inaugurate its first-ever…
Fouzi Lekjaâ’s un role sparks Morocco election debate
Morocco’s political landscape has been shaken by a surprising appointment that has thrust Fouzi Lekjaâ into the spotlight. His recent role within the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has…
Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye launches patriotic surge with new party
Dakar witnessed a historic political milestone last weekend as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially launched Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains, his newly formed political movement. The ceremony at the Roi…
How the rhdp became ivory coast’s dominant political force
From rival factions to unchallenged leadership: the RHDP’s remarkable transformation Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape has undergone a profound shift over the past two decades, marked by the rise of the…
Niger’s interior minister meets Burkina Faso’s AES commission chief in Niamey
Niamey, July 27, 2026 – High-level consultations among leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) continued today against the backdrop of nationwide commemorations marking three years since the National…
Lansana Gagny Sakho on political choices and institutional loyalty in Senegal
In a candid interview, Lansana Gagny Sakho, Chairman of the Board of the Agence Nationale chargée de la Promotion des Investissements et des Grands Travaux (APIX), addressed his evolving relationship…
Former ally of Ousmane Sonko criticizes his political choices
A prominent figure within Senegal’s political landscape has made bold statements about Ousmane Sonko, a key opposition leader. Lansana Gagny Sakho, once closely aligned with Sonko but now aligned with…
Ousmane Sonko’s firm stance against delaying local elections in 2027
Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and leader of the PASTEF party, has firmly rejected any proposal to postpone the local elections scheduled for January 2027. His declaration comes…
Diomaye Faye faces political reshuffle challenges in Senegal
PoliticsSenegal President Faye tests political realignment amid new party launch Senegal’s leader launches KIIRAAY party to consolidate support ahead of coming elections and political showdowns. Launching KIIRAAY: ambitions meet political…