Human rights group urges jihadist groups in Mali to lift blockade Reliou Koubakin Amnesty International has called on jihadist factions in Mali to immediately lift the blockade imposed on Bamako, warning of dire consequences for civilians. Since April 30, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) hasContinue Reading
Burkina Faso’s cattle export freeze strains Côte d’Ivoire’s Tabaski preparations With Tabaski just two weeks away, Burkina Faso’s sudden ban on all cattle exports has thrown Côte d’Ivoire into a supply crisis, forcing Abidjan to scramble for 172,000 heads where long-standing suppliers are closing shop. Beneath the economic move liesContinue Reading
literary festival / talks and debates Dakar’s fifth international literature festival (FILID) highlights modern african and global writing The Festival international de littérature de Dakar (FILID) returns for its fifth edition at the Institut français du Sénégal, featuring a dynamic program focused on contemporary literary creation and cross-cultural exchanges. Saturday,Continue Reading
The leader of the Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko, has summoned his political inner circle for a high-stakes meeting this Friday. The gathering is set to take place at 6:00 PM at his private residence located in the Cité Keur Gorgui district. Key party officials summoned for discussions Several prominent figuresContinue Reading
Politics Laurent Gbagbo re-elected as head of PPA-CI in Côte d’Ivoire Ivorian political party members gathered in Abidjan have renewed their support for Laurent Gbagbo, who was re-elected during an ordinary congress. Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected as president of the PPA-CI during an ordinary congress held in Abidjan. TheContinue Reading
The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has organized a high-level meeting with his political inner circle at his private residence in Cité Keur Gorgui. This strategic consultation involves the core leadership of the party, who have been called to assemble at the leader’s home this evening at 6:00 PM. ProminentContinue Reading
The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has announced that multiple party officials and activists will be barred from attending its first ordinary congress scheduled for May 14–15, 2026, in Abidjan. According to an official statement, these individuals—Don Mello, Stéphane Kipré, Dali Arthur,Continue Reading
The Division of Criminal Investigations (DIC) has successfully apprehended Matar Ndiaga Seck, a figure closely associated with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This arrest was executed following a formal search notice issued by the police station in Linguère. Investigation into alleged acts in the Djoloff region The detention of Matar NdiagaContinue Reading
The outcome was never in question for those within the inner circles of the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). As early as mid-May, party officials were already certain that their founding figure would be reinstated at the helm. The atmosphere was one of collective celebration, with membersContinue Reading
urgent meeting at ousmane sonko’s residence ahead of pastef congress In a decisive move, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, has called an emergency gathering of key party members at his Dakar residence in Cité Keur Gorgui. The high-stakes meeting, scheduled for 6:00 PM this Friday, has sparked widespreadContinue Reading
The Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure of Algeria, Mr. Abdelkader Djellaoui, concluded a two-day working visit to N’Djamena on Thursday, where he was received by the Prime Minister and Head of Government of the Republic of Chad, Mr. Allamaye Halina. During the meeting, Mr. Halina expressed deep appreciationContinue Reading
Laurent Gbagbo remains at the helm of Côte d’Ivoire’s leading opposition party After initially signaling intentions to step back, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been reaffirmed as leader of the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) following the party’s first ordinary congress. At nearly 81 years old,Continue Reading