Just one week into his tenure, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is already stamping his authority on the executive branch. Succeeding Patrice Talon—under whom he served as Minister of Economy and Finance for two consecutive terms—the new leader walks a fine line: upholding the economic legacy of the past decade whileContinue Reading
With the inaugural ordinary congress of the Parti des Patriotes Africains du Sénégal pour le Travail, l’Éthique et la Fraternité (PASTEF) scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, its Secretary-General, Ousmane Sonko, has released an extensive publication. This document meticulously chronicles the movement’s journey and articulates its ambitious agenda for theContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko’s moving tribute to Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké in Touba The nation’s top lawmaker, Ousmane Sonko, paid a deeply moving visit to Touba to honor Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké, a spiritual leader whose passing left him visibly shaken. Their bond, described by witnesses as more than just respect, wasContinue Reading
The journalist Aïssatou Diop Fall, known for her work at Public SN, has been summoned by the Division spéciale de cybersécurité following her highly controversial statement about opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. The case stems from a live broadcast where she expressed a wish for Sonko to be abducted by armedContinue Reading
Publié aujourd’hui à 10h26 Lecture : 6 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app The Conversation Assimi Goïta By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Sénégal: Ousmane Sonko’s cautionary advice to incoming Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo The official handover ceremony at the Primature became a platform for mutual appreciation between outgoing Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his successor, Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô. Their exchange highlighted a shared commitment to continuity in governance, setting theContinue Reading
The École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) in Chad hosted a high-profile conference-debate this past Friday, May 29, featuring former Prime Minister and current Senator Albert Pahimi Padacké. Centered on the theme «Decentralization as a driver of local development: the role of provincial councils», the event drew a packed audience of students,Continue Reading
After months of simmering tensions in Dakar, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the appointment of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, confirming a definitive split at the heart of Senegal’s executive branch. The move comes despite earlier assurances of a unified leadership. Sonko, founder of the Pastef party and former governmentContinue Reading
The anticipated rupture between Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko has finally occurred in Sénégal. Following his departure from the executive branch, Sonko has retreated to the National Assembly to rebuild his political base. Had he possessed greater foresight, Ousmane Sonko might have recognized the National Assembly as the ideal sanctuaryContinue Reading
The Alliance Nationale pour le Changement (ANC) has voiced strong objections regarding whispers of a fresh political dialogue aimed at a potential overhaul of Togo’s Constitution. In a statement released on May 28, 2026, the party, led by Jean-Pierre Fabre, vehemently condemned what it perceives as a political maneuver designedContinue Reading
In Mali, the detention of pro-democracy advocate Ibrahima Tamega has spotlighted the transitional government’s growing intolerance toward dissent, particularly when it targets the country’s deepening ties with Russia. The activist, known for his calls to restore constitutional order, was taken into custody on May 23 in Bamako’s third arrondissement andContinue Reading
In a heartfelt tribute, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké, a revered religious figure whose wisdom and guidance left an indelible mark on his life. The political figure recalled the spiritual mentor’s unwavering presence during life’s most challengingContinue Reading