In a meticulously choreographed sequence of events, Ousmane Sonko has ascended to the presidency of the National Assembly, following a series of institutional reshuffles that have left many observers questioning the motivations behind this rapid political maneuver. Once removed from his previous role, Sonko’s swift return to the forefront ofContinue Reading

As dusk settled over Zemio on May 26, 2024, the air in the courtyard of a local bar-restaurant in the restless Haut-Mbomou region thickened with anticipation. Two visitors—Joseph Figueira, a Belgian-Portuguese researcher, and his Ivorian colleague based in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo—were preparing to share refreshments with theirContinue Reading

Kigali witnessed a high-level diplomatic encounter on May 22, 2026, as Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame welcomed a high-profile Ivorian delegation led by State Minister Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the inaugural Basketball Africa League (BAL) Investor Day, where Mr. Adjoumani represented Côte d’Ivoire’s PresidentContinue Reading

In N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, the fight against urban disorder has become a pressing challenge, exposing a deep dilemma: tackling entrenched poverty to ensure lasting solutions rather than temporary crackdowns. When urban regulation meets poverty The municipal authorities of N’Djamena have adopted a zero-tolerance stance toward urban disorder. IllicitContinue Reading

Ousmane Sonko elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has been elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly, securing a decisive victory in a vote among members of his Pastef party. This outcome follows recent political tensions in the country and underscores the shifting dynamics within the young administration ledContinue Reading