The political storm that had been brewing in Senegal for months has finally broken. In Dakar, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, bringing…
Category: Politics
Senegal’s political duo fractures as the power struggle intensifies
The inevitable rupture between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko has finally occurred in Sénégal. Following his dismissal by the President, Sonko has retreated to his stronghold within the National…
Police secures Ouagadougou’s largest mosque ahead of tabaski celebrations
The main Sunni mosque in Ouagadougou, one of the most visited places of worship in Burkina Faso’s capital, has been sealed off by security forces since May 29. The country’s…
Ousmane Sonko mourns spiritual mentor Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké
In a heartfelt tribute, Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s Pastef party, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké, a revered spiritual figure who played a pivotal…
Chadian decentralization: Padacké decries excessive central control
Tchad Chadian decentralization: Padacké decries excessive central control Albert Pahimi Padacké critiques the excessive centralization in Chad, advocating for reforms to bolster provincial autonomy and dismantle the central state’s resistance.…
Ousmane sonko honours abdoulaye wade at 100 years old
Ousmane Sonko pays tribute to Abdoulaye Wade at century milestone As Senegal’s former President Me Abdoulaye Wade marks his 100th birthday on May 29, 2026, National Assembly leader Ousmane Sonko…
How RHDP is stirring internal conflicts within Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI
Tensions are escalating within Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape as the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) intensifies pressure on the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI). Recent developments…
Dette of Senegal: ousmane sonko’s exit and the path to IMF talks
The recent political shifts in Dakar have reignited debates over Senegal’s debt management and its potential collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The departure of former opposition leader Ousmane…
Nathaniel Olympio : « Faure Gnassingbé a trouvé la formule pour ne plus quitter le pouvoir »
Publié aujourd’hui à 12h17 Lecture : 8 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Aly Asmane Ascofaré Journaliste à Jeune Afrique, spécialiste du Sahel By Kadi Alhassane — Senior correspondent
Sénégal: a deepening crisis at the heart of power
The political landscape of the Sénégal has been shaken by a sudden and unexpected upheaval at the highest level of government. On May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed…
President Goïta broadens Mali’s terrorism definition to encompass media and international pressures
On May 27, 2026, General Assimi Goïta, the Transitional President of Mali, delivered a significant political address at Koulouba following the Eid al-Kebir prayer held at the presidential palace in…