5 critical insights into Senegal’s freshly unveiled cabinet The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, unveiled the composition of the new government late Monday evening. Ten days after dismissing former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the revamped team now faces the daunting task of steering a nation burdened by massive debtContinue Reading
Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire Correspondent Jean-Louis Billon Jean-Marc Yacé Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Behind closed doors: Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI leaders plot their comeback In the heart of Abidjan’s most exclusive district, a private gathering unfolded last month that could redefine the political landscape of Côte d’Ivoire. Over aContinue Reading
Politics Gabon: Bilie By Nze’s continued detention sparks legal and political debate Report June 3, 2026 81 No comment Libreville, June 3, 2026 — The continued detention of former Prime Minister and prominent Gabonese opposition leader Alain-Claude Bilie By Nze has intensified debates over judicial independence and procedural fairness inContinue Reading
Politics Fuel shortage paralyzes Ségou’s economy in Mali June 3, 2026 Ségou has faced a severe fuel shortage for months, disrupting daily life and economic activity with stockouts, price surges, and a thriving black market. Since September 2025, Ségou, a key city in central Mali, has been grappling with aContinue Reading
Politics Gabon’s president outlines economic and political roadmap 166 No comment Libreville – In a carefully staged media appearance at the Cité de la Démocratie in Libreville, Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema addressed pressing national and global issues during an exclusive interview with a leading international broadcaster. One yearContinue Reading
The political landscape in Sénégal is currently witnessing a significant shift as Aldiouma Sow, a key figure in the National Political Bureau (BPN) of Pastef les Patriotes, publicly supports officials siding with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This comes amid a visible rift between the Head of State and Ousmane SonkoContinue Reading
Following Ousmane Sonko‘s recent public statements challenging President Bassirou Diomaye Faye‘s policies, Aminata Touré, spokesperson for the Diomaye Président coalition, addressed the nation to dispel growing speculation. In a candid appearance, the former Justice Minister emphasized that the political disagreements do not signal a retreat from governance commitments or theContinue Reading
Breaking News Politics: DRC: in Kinshasa, youth coalition ties constitutional reform to ‘clearly demonstrated necessity’ Security: National Assembly: surge in ADF attacks, regional cooperation focus… Defense VP testifies before Defense and Security commission youth coalition demands clear constitutional reform justification in Kinshasa Politics A Kinshasa youth movement has set strictContinue Reading
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Politics Yaoundé’s Murky Waters: The Curious Case of Modeste Mopa and the Zogo Affair Recent developments in the Martinez Zogo trial at the Yaoundé Military Tribunal have sparked intense debate about the country’s political landscape. When Lieutenant-Colonel Justin Danwé warned Modeste Mopa with the words “We will resume applying psychologicalContinue Reading
Senegal is currently experiencing one of its most intricate political periods since the Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko duo ascended to power in March 2024. For a considerable time, they were seen as inseparable figures driving the Pastef party’s vision. However, recent developments reveal increasingly apparent disagreements between theContinue Reading
Sénégal: internal struggles or political compromise For months, the political landscape in Sénégal has been marked by a paradox: a ruling party facing unprecedented internal divisions while navigating the delicate balance of governance. Once known for its unyielding opposition, the political scene is now grappling with the realities of power,Continue Reading