International •Africa Senegal’s shift towards authoritarianism under president Faye Jean-Yves Camus Columnist CH Premium content 3 min read Share Share The criminalization of homosexuality in Senegal marks a pivotal moment in the nation’s history. Over recent years, internal political tensions have intensified. Under the current president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, theContinue Reading
The autonomous district of Abidjan has pushed forward its urban redevelopment agenda by dismantling the Zimbabwe slum in Vridi-3, a long-standing fishing community on the outskirts of the Port of Abidjan. The operation, launched on June 2, cleared 28 hectares in just a few hours, displacing thousands of residents underContinue Reading
In a candid address, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, shed light on the circumstances surrounding his abrupt exit from the head of government. The political figure recounted a pivotal conversation he claims to have had with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye prior to his dismissal. KeyContinue Reading
In a landmark announcement on June 2, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema confirmed his upcoming official visit to France on July 20, 2026. Speaking during a high-profile interview, he highlighted the significance of this diplomatic engagement, signaling a pivotal moment in Gabon-France relations. The timing of this visit isContinue Reading
Tensions between Ousmane Sonko and the presidential camp have escalated sharply in recent days. The leader of the Pastef party, speaking to journalists, issued one of his strongest statements since the formation of the new government in Senegal. Leveraging his party’s significant presence in the National Assembly, the former PrimeContinue Reading
Gabon justice maintains detention of opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze Gabon’s appellate court in Libreville has upheld the continued detention of former Prime Minister Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze after rejecting his procedural nullity appeal on Tuesday. His legal team continues to condemn what they describe as an arbitrary detention and an irregular judicialContinue Reading
Bénin-Niger: easing tensions with a landmark border reopening Breaking diplomatic news — Within days of taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarked on a regional tour that has already yielded historic progress. His official visit to Niamey marked the first high-level engagement between the two nations since the 2023 politicalContinue Reading
Just weeks after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured another historic UEFA Champions League triumph, football pundits are abuzz with speculation over the next major transfer move: the potential €100 million acquisition of Yan Diomandé, the dynamic Ivorian right winger currently plying his trade at RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old sensation, who willContinue Reading
Senegal’s political landscape is already buzzing with reactions to the newly appointed government, particularly the controversial choice of Me Moussa Sarr as Minister of Justice. Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has raised red flags over the appointment, warning that it may not bode well for his movement’s interests.Continue Reading
In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is making bold moves. Addressing his supporters and the public, the leader of the Pastef party has intensified his rhetoric not only against political rivals but also against some allies within the ruling coalition. This shift follows a period of cautious diplomacy since theContinue Reading
The Prime Minister of Algeria, Sifi Ghrieb, arrived in Niamey on Wednesday for an official visit aimed at deepening cooperation between the two nations. Ordered by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, this mission underscores a shared commitment to advancing strategic partnerships across multiple sectors. The Algerian delegation includes the Minister ofContinue Reading
Just days after his removal from office, Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, has launched a sharp counterattack against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Speaking at a press conference in Dakar on June 2, Sonko minced no words in condemning the government reshuffle that sawContinue Reading