By Mawunyo Hermann Boko and Marième Soumaré (in Dakar) Published on May 12, 2026 Reading time: 8 minutes. Under the watchful eye of Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing…
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Togo political opening after years of opposition restrictions
The opposition in Togo has achieved a significant milestone by securing authorization for a public gathering in Lomé this past Saturday, marking the first such event in years. This development…
Togo political climate shifts as opposition gains assembly rights
After years of bans on public gatherings, Togo’s opposition coalition has secured permission to hold a major rally in Lomé. The landmark event signals a possible easing of political restrictions—or…
Political openings brewing in Togo after years of restrictions
After years of stringent clampdowns on public demonstrations, Togo’s opposition has successfully organized a permitted gathering in Lomé. Held this past weekend, the event has sparked fresh debate: is this…
Senegal political crisis pastef loses youth council and ministerial legitimacy questioned
Senegal political crisis: Pastef suffers setback in youth council elections Political tensions in Senegal are escalating as the ruling party Pastef faces a significant setback in the recent elections for…
Diomaye Faye distances himself from Pastef to assert presidential authority
Politics — West Africa — Senegal Diomaye Faye distances himself from Pastef to assert presidential authority The “Diomaye Président” presidential coalition in Mbour signals a clear shift from the Pastef…
Senegal’s institutional shift: a political crisis or a democratic awakening?
The current landscape in Sénégal is undergoing a profound transformation, particularly regarding the evolving responsibilities of the Parliament. This shift raises significant questions about the state of the nation’s democracy.…
Mali faces rising human rights violations under government pressure
Bamako, Mali — The Malian government is facing intense scrutiny as reports of systematic human rights abuses escalate. Activists, opposition figures, and human rights defenders are increasingly targeted through enforced…
Diomaye faye and ousmane sonko’s complex political relationship
Drawing parallels to Serge Gainsbourg’s iconic track, the dynamic between President Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko resembles the timeless tension of Je t’aime, moi non plus—a push-and-pull that’s…
Khalifa Sall launches new political vision for Senegal at taxawu party congress
Taxawu Sénégal held its foundational congress in Dakar on Sunday, May 10, marking its official transformation from a political platform into a structured party. The event, centered around the theme…
Taxawu Sénégal: Khalifa Sall slams government amid party launch
Taxawu Sénégal, the political party led by Khalifa Sall, officially transitioned into a fully structured party during a landmark constitutive congress held at Dakar’s Grand Théâtre this past Sunday. The…
Aïssata Tall Sall pushes opposition unity at Taxawu Sénégal congress
Political strategy and opposition mobilization take center stage in Dakar During her keynote address at the foundational convention of the Taxawu Sénégal party led by Khalifa Sall, prominent political figure…