Macky Sall’s Dakar return: a political paradox for Ousmane Sonko

Former President Macky Sall’s symbolic arrival in Dakar, ahead of his journey to New York, has cast a spotlight on Senegal’s intricate political landscape. For Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition…

Gabonese president’s state visit to Paris to boost franco-gabonese ties

During the French National Day celebrations at the French embassy in Libreville, Fabrice Mauriès, the extraordinary and plenipotentiary Ambassador to Gabon, revealed plans for a state visit by Gabonese President…

West african leaders convene in Freetown, Sahel states absent

PolitiqueAfrique west african leaders convene in Freetown, Sahel states absent This weekend, Freetown hosts a pivotal gathering of ECOWAS heads of state and government. Notably absent are Mali, Niger, and…

Senegal: diomaye faye and macky sall meeting sparks controversy

PolitiqueSénégal Senegal: diomaye faye and macky sall meeting sparks controversy 17/07/202617 juillet 2026 In Sénégal, the impending discussion between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall has ignited…

Sénégal : pourquoi la rencontre Diomaye Faye/Macky Sall fait polémique

Sénégal : pourquoi la rencontre Diomaye Faye/Macky Sall fait polémique Saleh Mwanamilongo ven. 17 juillet 2026 à 7:33 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur…

Luanda: Félix Tshisekedi affirme que la crise dans l’Est de la RDC est « un test pour l’Afrique et la communauté internationale » et appelle à une paix « vérifiable sur le terrain»

Breaking News Politique: À Luanda Félix Tshisekedi dénonce une application « à géométrie variable » du droit international : « Nous ne pouvons pas invoquer la souveraineté dans certaines crises…

Macky sall’s swift Dakar stop draws unexpected attention

President Macky Sall made a brief, unannounced stop in Dakar this week, catching many by surprise. The visit, though swift, sent ripples through the political landscape of Senegal. An unexpected…

Gabon’s evolving diplomacy: strengthening its role in the global South

Politique Gabon’s evolving diplomacy: strengthening its role in the global South Libreville, Friday, July 17, 2026 – Amidst a complex international landscape characterized by escalating geopolitical tensions, the fragmentation of…

Mali supreme court denies UNIS request on Sonko assembly appointment

Court blocks UNIS emergency appeal in Sonko assembly case The Supreme Court has dismissed the emergency injunction filed by the National Union for Integrity and Sovereignty (UNIS) to block Ousmane…

Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko visé par une plainte après des propos sur Touba

Au Sénégal, un collectif de descendants du fondateur de la ville sainte de Touba a déposé une plainte auprès du parquet de Dakar contre Ousmane Sonko après sa déclaration prononcée…

Women shaping Benin’s political landscape amid progress and challenges

The appointment of Captain Elvire Toupé as aide-de-camp to Benin’s President Romuald Wadagni marks a historic milestone. Selected during the first Council of Ministers meeting following the president’s swearing-in ceremony…

Controversy over Macky Sall’s un bid divides Senegal

The announcement of Macky Sall’s candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General has ignited fierce debate across Senegal. Days after Burundi—current chair of the African Union—nominated him for the role, the former…