In a significant escalation of political tensions, members of Senegal’s opposition have formally submitted a petition to the Constitutional Council, seeking to block the reinstatement of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko…
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Ousmane Sonko confirms no Pastef members for Senegal’s new government
Ousmane Sonko confirms no Pastef members for Senegal’s new government Ousmane Sonko, who leads the Pastef party and serves as President of the National Assembly, has publicly stated that no…
Ousmane Sonko reveals no Pastef members will join the new government
Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has clarified that no ministers from his political movement will be appointed to the upcoming government.…
Senegal political tensions as pastef rules out government participation
Tensions between Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef-Les Patriotes party, and Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have intensified following the abrupt removal of Sonko from the Prime Minister’s post. Just…
Senegal’s shifting political landscape and its impact on economic reforms
The Senegalese political scene has undergone a rapid transformation in recent days. Between May 22, when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, and May 26, when Sonko…
Constitutional council threatens reintegration of ousmane sonko to Senegal’s parliament
A major legal battle is unfolding in Senegal’s political arena as Ousmane Sonko faces a fresh hurdle in his bid to reclaim his seat in the National Assembly. A group…
Togo pauses for change: citizens withdraw from Gnassingbé’s political game
The 6th of June 2026 is not just another protest day—it’s a deliberate break from the status quo. Since 1967, Togo has operated under a rigid, self-perpetuating system blending military,…
Senegal the deepening divide between diomaye and sonko
A Political Alliance Shaken to Its Core The bonds that once united Senegal’s most prominent opposition figures—Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko—are now showing deep cracks, exposing fractures that have…
Romuald Wadagni’s presidency in Benin: balancing change and stability
Just one week into his tenure, Benin’s newly sworn-in President Romuald Wadagni is already working to define his leadership style. Taking over from Patrice Talon—under whom he served as Minister…
Emotional farewell of Ousmane Sonko to Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké in Touba
In a deeply moving scene that touched the hearts of many, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, paid a tearful tribute to Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké during a condolence…
Au Mali, pourquoi la personnalisation du pouvoir autour d’Assimi Goïta est dangeureuse
Publié aujourd’hui à 10h26 Lecture : 6 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app The Conversation Assimi Goïta By Sidi Mohamed — Reporter
Tchad conference explores how provincial councils drive local development
During the latest edition of the « Grandes Rencontres de l’ENA », the National School of Administration hosted a dynamic debate on Friday afternoon, May 29, centered on a pressing…