The political party « Les Patriotes » held a press conference this Wednesday, May 13, at its headquarters in the Bololo district of N’Djamena’s second arrondissement. The party’s spokesperson, Hisseine Abdoulaye, sounded the alarm over what he described as an « alarming politico-security crisis » and condemned the « unjustContinue Reading
news politics Tchad: opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP leaders sentenced by editorial team may 13, 2026 0 1 facebookxpinterestwhatsapp The sentencing of eight opposition leaders from the coalition Groupe de Concertation et d’Action Politique (GCAP) to eight years in prison on may 8, 2026, has ignited sharpContinue Reading
The Chad political landscape is under intense scrutiny as recent court rulings have reshaped the future of the Groupement des Cadres et Associations Professionnelles (GCAP). With eight senior figures now facing legal consequences, many are questioning what lies ahead for this influential coalition. Understanding the GCAP and its current challengesContinue Reading
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has announced sweeping changes to the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling coalition, aimed at reinforcing internal discipline and streamlining operations. According to insiders, the measures were unveiled during a high-level meeting with RHDP’s presidium on May 7 inContinue Reading
Chad faces growing concerns over political freedoms as opposition leaders face heavy sentences A recent court ruling in Chad has sent shockwaves through the political opposition, with eight leaders from the GCAP coalition sentenced to eight years in prison on May 8, 2026. The verdict has intensified debates about theContinue Reading
The Togo is currently experiencing heightened tensions following the alleged withdrawal of official recognition for Togbui Adjikou Lanklivi I, the traditional leader of the Adakpamé Kpota-Colas district in Lomé’s Golfe 1 municipality. The situation has sparked intense discussions across customary, administrative, and political circles, with debates centering on legal, protocol-related,Continue 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
The Senegal judicial system has reached a critical milestone in its investigation of a 45 billion CFA francs arms market contract signed during former President Macky Sall’s tenure. Two individuals have been remanded in custody in Dakar following a complaint filed by the Agence judiciaire de l’État (AJE), an agencyContinue Reading
The ADCI political movement has sharply criticized the sudden travel ban imposed on its leader, Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, who was prevented from boarding a flight to Canada on May 11, 2026. In a strongly worded statement, the party condemned this unannounced measure, describing it as a deliberate attempt to humiliateContinue 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
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
On 7 May 2026, President and Commander-in-Chief Faure Gnassingbé conducted an unannounced visit to the Koundjoaré Operation zone in northern Togo to assess security conditions and bolster efforts against escalating terrorist threats. The head of state began his inspection with a comprehensive operational briefing at the Command Post, followed byContinue Reading