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Senegal’s government in focus: Moussa Bala Fofana’s stand amid party tensions Amid escalating tensions within Senegal’s PASTEF party, Minister Moussa Bala Fofana addresses recent criticisms from party leader Ousmane Sonko, …
Senegal’s government in focus: Moussa Bala Fofana’s stand amid party tensions Read More
Political tensions escalate between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko Political divisions in Sénégal deepen as mass resignations sweep through public institutions following the dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from his …
Political tensions rise between Senegal’s president and former prime minister Read More
The paradox of modern Morocco: progress against persistent inequalities Morocco stands at a crossroads where its gleaming infrastructure—high-speed rail networks, cutting-edge industrial zones, and Africa’s busiest port—contrasts sharply with the …
Morocco’s social divide: an urgent challenge for national unity Read More
Behind the scenes: Pastef’s strategic moves for Ousmane Sonko ahead of Senegal congress The Pastef’s upcoming congress is set to be a defining moment for Ousmane Sonko’s party, with the …
Pastef gears up for political momentum ahead of Senegal congress Read More
Aldiouma Sow, Senior Advisor to the President of the Republic, has strongly refuted allegations of a secret agreement involving President Bassirou Diomaye Faye during his detention at Cap Manuel. Speaking …
Senegal politics: presidential advisor dismisses secret pact claims against Diomaye Faye Read More
The presidential palace witnessed a pivotal moment as Edith Laure Mbiguidi Oyaya officially assumed her role as head of Gabon’s General Tax Directorate (DGI). During a formal meeting with the …
Gabon’s tax authority gets new leadership under Oligui Nguema’s vision Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s vibrant capital, Kinshasa, recently experienced an unusual quiet as the political opposition staged a “journée ville morte” (ghost town day). This significant demonstration was organized …
Kinshasa’s quiet day: assessing the opposition’s constitutional protest Read More
A significant political development is unfolding in Senegal as a coalition of opposition parties, unified under the banner of the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR), …
Senegal: opposition demands ousmane sonko’s removal from national assembly Read More
President Romuald Wadagni’s strategic diplomatic tour across the Sahel arc In a pivotal week, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin embarked on his first official diplomatic mission outside the nation, visiting …
President Romuald Wadagni’s strategic diplomatic tour across the Sahel arc Read More
In Mali, a month has passed since human rights lawyer and former minister Mountaga Tall was forcibly taken by state security forces, along with his son and other pro-democracy advocates, …
Mali crisis: mounting tall’s detention exposes flawed counterterrorism Read More
Senegal’s political landscape shaken by legal battle over Ousmane Sonko’s seat The Front for the Defence of the Republic (FDR) has escalated tensions in the National Assembly by formally demanding …
Senegal assembly challenges ousmane sonko’s parliamentary seat Read More
Tensions are escalating in Senegal’s political landscape as the Front pour la Défense de la Démocratie et de la République (FDR) intensifies its call for the exclusion of Prime Minister …
Senegal political tension over ousmane sonko’s assembly membership Read More