In a significant move toward transparency and accountability, Ousmane Sonko, President of Mali’s National Assembly, has formally declared his assets. This declaration is part of a broader initiative requiring top…
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Special funds controversy: Sonko first to receive allocation at primature
Former Minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye Exposes Ousmane Sonko’s Special Funds Claims In a recent television appearance, former minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye made bold claims about the allocation of special funds…
Senate rules of Benin: full text and key provisions
Senate rules of Benin: full text and key provisions The Bénin Senate has officially adopted its internal rules of operation. Ratified on 30 July 2026 in Porto-Novo, this 103-article document…
Senegal’s parliament eyes key reforms including transparency over secret funds
Sénégal Senegal’s parliament eyes key reforms including transparency over secret funds With political tensions running high, Senegal’s National Assembly convened an extraordinary session on Monday, August 10, to debate five…
Laurent Gbagbo reshuffles PPA-CI leadership into a shared structure
Côte d’Ivoire’s Laurent Gbagbo shifts to a collective leadership at PPA-CI Laurent Gbagbo, president of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), has appointed five key figures to strategic roles…
Cameroon political uncertainty: president biya’s prolonged absence sparks succession questions
Cameroon political uncertainty: president biya’s prolonged absence sparks succession questions Actus. President Paul Biya has been out of Cameroon since June 7, and his prolonged absence continues to fuel intense…
A call for dignity: tackling verbal abuse in Gabon’s public discourse
A wave of vitriolic attacks aimed at President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his mother, and his wife has triggered a robust response from Hugues Ongoundou. In a sharply worded statement,…
Aly Ngouille Ndiaye’s revelations on Ousmane Sonko’s special funds
Aly Ngouille Ndiaye’s revelations on Ousmane Sonko’s special funds Aly Ngouille Ndiaye revealed that the 1.7 billion FCFA political fund allocated specifically to Ousmane Sonko was reportedly depleted entirely before…
The strategic position of general beko’o abondo in Cameroon’s political landscape
General Raymond Jean Charles Beko’o Abondo, the distinguished commander of the Cameroonian Presidential Guard, recently achieved the rank of general on August 3, 2026. This promotion positions him as a…
Senegal’s special funds: why transparency remains debated
Read in the app Malick Sall Governance and Public Affairs Consultant Pastef The debate over Senegal’s special funds has intensified, particularly following Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s announcement to repeal a…
Traditional leaders in Benin: trusted figures but should they stay out of politics?
In Benin, traditional leaders hold a vital sociocultural role and enjoy formal recognition from the state. They serve as custodians of local values, traditions, and identity, embodying moral and cultural…
Chad politics: Succès Masra’s year behind bars and secret talks with Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno
The political landscape in N’Djamena has been marked by intense behind-the-scenes negotiations over the past year. At the center of this dynamic is Succès Masra, a figure whose detention has…