With its inaugural national congress less than three weeks away, the Pastef high command convened on Friday, May 15, at leader Ousmane Sonko’s residence in Cité Keur Gorgui. The crucial…
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Senegal’s PASTEF prepares for pivotal june congress under Sonko’s leadership
Inside the strategic huddle ahead of Senegal’s political reckoning Inside a private villa in the heart of Dakar’s Keur Gorgui district, a pivotal gathering unfolded this past Friday, May 15,…
Senegal political party pastf addresses resignation rumors amid internal unity push
Senegal: PASTEF-Les Patriotes reaffirms unity following Sonko resignation claims Tensions within Senegal’s PASTEF-Les Patriotes party have sparked public debate after rumors surfaced regarding a potential resignation by its leader, Ousmane…
Senegal politics: pastef denies sonko resignation amid media claims
Senegal politics: pastef denies sonko resignation amid media claims In a move that has sent ripples through Senegal’s political landscape, journalist Madiambal Diagne sparked controversy by suggesting that Prime Minister…
Côte d’Ivoire: political longevity debate after Ouattara and Gbagbo decisions
The recent political developments in Côte d’Ivoire have reignited debates about the permanence of senior politicians in the public sphere. Following the re-election of Laurent Gbagbo as leader of the…
Senegal political tensions: Waly Diouf Bodiang challenges Serigne Gueye Diop
Senegal political tensions: Waly Diouf Bodiang challenges Serigne Gueye Diop Senegal’s political landscape has been shaken by a fierce public exchange between Waly Diouf Bodiang, General Manager of the Port…
Senegal’s apr accuses ousmane sonko in pape malick ndour arrest
The Alliance for the Republic (APR), led by former President Macky Sall, has voiced strong condemnation following the detention of its member, Pape Malick Ndour, in connection with the execution…
Senegal’s electoral code reform: l29 and l30 articles enacted by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Senegal’s electoral code reform gains momentum with presidential enactment of L29 and L30 The presidential approval of articles L29 and L30 of the Electoral Code represents a pivotal milestone in…
One year since opposition leader’s arrest in Chad sparks freedom concerns
A year ago, Chadian authorities took into custody—and later sentenced—prominent opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succès Masra, founder of the Les Transformateurs party. His continued detention, based on politically…
Ivorian politics: Laurent Gbagbo re-elected PPA-CI leader
Politics Laurent Gbagbo re-elected at the helm of Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI The African People’s Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) held its ordinary congress in Abidjan, where delegates overwhelmingly reaffirmed their…
Ousmane sonko gathers political team at cité keur gorgui
Politics Ousmane Sonko gathers political leadership at Cité Keur Gorgui 15/05/2026 Political observers are closely monitoring a high-level meeting convened by Ousmane Sonko at his residence in the Cité Keur…
PPA-CI bans key members ahead of major congress in Abidjan
The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by former President Laurent Gbagbo, has announced that several party officials and activists facing disciplinary action will be barred from attending its…