Ousmane Sonko’s PASTEF rejects government role: a strategic political move PASTEF-Les Patriotes has officially declined the invitation to join the government, bringing an end to negotiations that ultimately failed to reach a consensus. This refusal signals a clear strategic political stance, reshaping power dynamics within the state and underscoring aContinue Reading
Senegal political shift as Sonko’s Pastef excluded from new cabinet President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled a new government formation in Senegal without representation from the Pastef party, led by his former ally Ousmane Sonko. The decision follows a reported disagreement over cabinet composition between the two leaders. The announcementContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko rules out pastef ministers in Senegal’s new government With the announcement of Senegal’s new government just hours away, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has made a decisive statement. In a brief but impactful post on his social media accounts, heContinue Reading
Sonko rules out Pastef ministers in Senegal’s new government Ousmane Sonko, Speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has publicly declared that no ministers from his party will join the incoming government. His announcement, shared on social media, has intensified public speculation as Senegalese await theContinue Reading
Tensions between Ousmane Sonko and Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have intensified just days after the latter reshuffled the government. Initial talks aimed at integrating key members of the Pastef-Les Patriotes party into the new executive collapsed, leading to a firm announcement from the party’s leadership. In an official statementContinue Reading
The Government of Chad is advancing its digital transformation agenda through a high-level mission to Washington, D.C., where officials engaged with major technology firms and U.S. agencies from May 23 to 31, 2026. Led by Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy and Digitalization Haliki Choua Mahamat, the delegation sought to forgeContinue Reading
Côte d’Ivoire is poised to embark on a transformative journey, marking a pivotal moment in its infrastructure modernization. Under the framework of the National Development Program (PND) 2026-2030, the government has unveiled plans for a groundbreaking High-Speed Train (TGV) project, designed to seamlessly connect the nation’s southern and northern regions.Continue Reading
Burkina Faso has just taken a bold step by revoking the positions of three senior public officials—one from the Presidency, another from the Water and Forests sector, and a third from the Information Sciences department. This decisive move shines a spotlight on a long-ignored crisis: the pervasive issue of falsifiedContinue Reading
The Republic of Senegal has undergone a rapid institutional overhaul in recent days. Between May 22, when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, and May 26, when Sonko was elected Speaker of the National Assembly, followed by the appointment of Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lô as the newContinue Reading
Just eight days after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarks on his inaugural foreign visit this Monday, June 1, 2026, heading to Abuja for a working meeting with Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This landmark trip signals the start of a broader diplomatic engagement for the newly elected leader,Continue Reading
The transitional government in Burkina Faso, under the command of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, appears to have reached an irreversible juncture. Once lauded by his adherents as a transformative leader, the head of the ruling junta is now presiding over an increasingly autocratic administration that exhibits zero tolerance for any formContinue Reading
A significant economic shift is unfolding in West Africa, drawing considerable attention in pan-African current affairs. According to recent projections, Ghana’s economy is on track to achieve a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $118 billion this year. This anticipated performance positions Ghana to notably surpass its neighbor, Côte d’Ivoire, whoseContinue Reading