On May 15, 2026, the headquarters of Ousmane Sonko at the Cité Keur Gorgui in Dakar became the nerve center of political strategy. With the Senegalese Patriotic Alliance (PASTEF) national congress just three weeks away, the party’s leader convened a high-stakes meeting with his inner circle. Key figures, including ElContinue Reading
In the ever-evolving political landscape of Sénégal, tensions have flared following claims about a potential resignation, sparking reactions from key figures within the PASTEF party. Journalist Madiambal Diagne recently ignited debate by suggesting that Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Sénégal, might step down from his position. This announcement was swiftlyContinue Reading
Close associate of Senegalese Prime Minister detained in controversial case Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old political figure widely described in local reports as a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC). The arrest follows a warrant issued by policeContinue Reading
News Politics Ivory Coast: legal expert argues Ouattara’s political longevity should no longer be questioned FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp Ivorian political circles are abuzz following the re-election of Laurent Gbagbo as leader of the African People’s Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) during the party’s first ordinary congress in Abidjan. Legal expert Ange RodrigueContinue Reading
Senegal: a fierce political duel as Waly Diouf Bodiang challenges Serigne Gueye Diop The political landscape in Senegal has been shaken by a sharp verbal exchange between Waly Diouf Bodiang, Director-General of the Port of Dakar, and Minister Serigne Gueye Diop. The confrontation erupted following a scathing social media statementContinue Reading
The Alliance pour la République (APR) has voiced profound outrage over the detention of its member Pape Malick Ndour, linked to a court-ordered custody in the PRODAC case. In an official statement, the party led by former President Macky Sall accused Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of orchestrating what it callsContinue Reading
In a swift response to circulating reports, a trusted associate of Ousmane Sonko has dismissed claims of an emergency meeting allegedly scheduled at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui. The unverified information, which surfaced on social media earlier this week, suggested that several key members of the Pastef party—includingContinue Reading
Politics Laurent Gbagbo re-elected as head of PPA-CI in Côte d’Ivoire Ivorian political party members gathered in Abidjan have renewed their support for Laurent Gbagbo, who was re-elected during an ordinary congress. Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected as president of the PPA-CI during an ordinary congress held in Abidjan. TheContinue Reading
The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has organized a high-level meeting with his political inner circle at his private residence in Cité Keur Gorgui. This strategic consultation involves the core leadership of the party, who have been called to assemble at the leader’s home this evening at 6:00 PM. ProminentContinue Reading
The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has announced that multiple party officials and activists will be barred from attending its first ordinary congress scheduled for May 14–15, 2026, in Abidjan. According to an official statement, these individuals—Don Mello, Stéphane Kipré, Dali Arthur,Continue Reading
Political strategists expect a pivotal meeting at Ousmane Sonko‘s residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui this evening. The Prime Minister and PASTEF/Les Patriotes leader has called for a closed-door session with his closest political advisors to address pressing national challenges. The gathering, scheduled for 6:00 PM on May 15, 2026,Continue Reading
The outcome was never in question for those within the inner circles of the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). As early as mid-May, party officials were already certain that their founding figure would be reinstated at the helm. The atmosphere was one of collective celebration, with membersContinue Reading