Dakar literature festival celebrates contemporary african voices

literary festival / discussions / storytelling Dakar International Literature Festival (FILID) The fifth edition of the Dakar International Literature Festival (FILID) returns to the Institut français du Sénégal, offering a…

Pastef leader holds emergency meeting in Dakar

Political strategists of Ousmane Sonko, head of the Pastef movement, gathered in an urgent assembly at his private residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of Dakar yesterday evening. The…

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…

Senegal: Matar Ndiaga Seck detained in connection with Djoloff investigation

The Division of Criminal Investigations (DIC) has apprehended Matar Ndiaga Seck, an associate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The arrest was executed following a search warrant issued by the police…

Bénin’s agricultural revolution: transforming the national economy since 2016

Since 2016, Bénin has embarked on a remarkable journey, witnessing a profound overhaul of its agricultural landscape. This transformative shift, fueled by a proactive government strategy encompassing substantial subsidies, rapid…

Senegalese pm ousmane sonko organizes emergency meeting ahead of elections

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who also leads the PASTEF/Les Patriotes party, has summoned key political allies to a crucial gathering at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui on Friday,…

Gbagbo’s enduring influence over PPA-CI in Ivory Coast

At the Party of Ivorian Peoples (PPA-CI) convention in Treichville, the political landscape was anything but uncertain. The outcome was sealed long before delegates gathered: Laurent Gbagbo would reclaim his…

Urgent gathering at Ousmane Sonko’s residence ahead of pastef congress

A high-profile political meeting is taking place tonight at the home of Ousmane Sonko in Dakar’s Cité Keur Gorgui. The gathering, scheduled for 6 PM, has drawn top members of…

French national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid new anti-lgbtq laws

french national detained in Senegal over homosexuality amid new anti-lgbtq laws Share Share WhatsApp LinkedIn Mail messenger reported today at 4:52 PM Read in app French diplomatic officials are maintaining…

Mali blocus in Bamako: Amnesty warns of dire impact on civilians

Mali blocus in Bamako: Amnesty warns of dire impact on civilians The capital city of Bamako has been under siege since April 30, enforced by militants from the Group for…