Within Senegal’s political landscape, the relationship between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has become a focal point for opposition criticism. Abdou Mbow, a prominent member of the Takku Wallu parliamentary group and a key figure in the former ruling party Alliance pour la République (APR), hasContinue Reading
File generated on Share Long a flashpoint in Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has been dissolved by the government. The announcement came on May 6 through government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly, who stated that a “new era” would begin with the move. The stated goal is toContinue Reading
On May 11, 2026, transport and logistics stakeholders from Cameroon, Chad, and the Central African Republic convened in N’Djamena for the fifth tripartite forum focused on advancing regional transit of goods through Cameroonian ports. The two-day event brought together port authorities, logistics operators, and government officials to tackle persistent bottlenecksContinue Reading
The Senegal government is once again under the spotlight regarding asset declarations, a critical measure for assessing the credibility of its leadership. Recent reports from Dakar indicate that multiple ministers in the current administration may have failed to comply with the mandatory declaration of assets, despite this requirement being aContinue Reading
Strategic relocation underscores Bénin’s development priorities Following meticulous consideration, the inaugural ceremony for Romuald Wadagni has been relocated from the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo to the Palais des Congrès in Cotonou. This adjustment transcends mere logistical convenience, embodying a deliberate alignment with Bénin’s forward-thinking governance model. prioritizing infrastructureContinue Reading
The escalating public debt in Senegal has, within a single year, emerged as the primary point of contention between the administration led by Ousmane Sonko and the Bretton Woods institutions. On Monday, May 11, economic experts from across Africa and Asia convened in Dakar to begin formulating potential strategies toContinue Reading
The Minister of Mines, Fatimé Haram Acyl, expressed her pride this week following the annual performance review and mandate recap of the SONEMIC (Société nationale d’exploitation minière et de commercialisation). Her enthusiasm centered on the strides made through homegrown solutions that are reshaping the mining landscape in Chad. Local innovationContinue Reading
The highest echelons of Senegalese leadership have firmly drawn the line. National Assembly President El Malick Ndiaye took the opportunity during a Monday gathering in Dakar to unequivocally reject the idea of restructuring the country’s public debt. Dakar’s stance prioritizes what Ndiaye describes as a sovereign approach—leveraging internal fiscal toolsContinue Reading
Mali is experiencing a significant escalation in the blockade imposed by the Jnim, a jihadist organization with ties to al-Qaeda. Over the past weekend, more than a dozen buses were set ablaze along the crucial Ségou-Bamako route, a primary supply artery for the capital from the eastern regions. Concurrently, electricalContinue Reading
In Mali, the blockade enforced by the Jamaat Nusrat ul Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group, has intensified significantly over the weekend. At least ten buses were set ablaze along the Ségou–Bamako corridor, a vital supply route into the capital from eastern regions. Simultaneously, electrical infrastructure linked toContinue Reading
This match between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is more than just a game—it could shape the final standings of the Ligue 1 season. With just two rounds left, the Parisians hold a six-point lead over the Lens-based side. Yet, the outcome remains uncertain as long as the mathContinue Reading
In the ever-shifting landscape of Senegalese politics, a new dynamic is unfolding as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye navigates his leadership under the towering influence of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The relationship between these two key figures is shaping the nation’s future trajectory, blending ambition with calculated risk. the political chessboard:Continue Reading