Politique

Albert Pahimi Padacké calls for an end to excessive centralization in Chad During a high-profile debate, Albert Pahimi Padacké pointed out the flaws in the current governance model, urging for …

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On Thursday, May 28, 2026, the inaugural Council of Ministers for the 2026-2033 seven-year term convened in Bénin, presided over by Head of State Romuald Wadagni. This pivotal meeting established …

Bénin government inaugurates new septennat with revised meeting schedule Read More

Senegal stands at a crossroads as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye navigates uncharted political waters. The recent reshuffle in the government, marked by the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, …

How will Bassirou Diomaye Faye lead Senegal amid political tensions Read More

As Senegal marks a historic milestone, the nation’s political landscape pauses to celebrate Abdoulaye Wade, the former President who turns 100 today. Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and …

Ousmane sonko honours Senegal’s democracy pioneer abdoulaye wade at 100 Read More

Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire correspondent Tidjane Thiam Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Unrest within the PDCI as political maneuvering intensifies The Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) is navigating …

Côte d’ivoire: internal tensions rock PDCI amid RHDP strategies Read More

Tchad Tchad government issues formal apology to judiciary After an extraordinary assembly of legal unions, Chad’s administration formally apologized to magistrates, signaling a commitment to restoring trust and institutional harmony. …

Tchad government apologizes to judges after tense talks Read More

The political landscape in Senegal has been rocked by a dramatic shift at the highest levels of government. A mere days after his dismissal as Prime Minister by President Bassirou …

Senegal political crisis erupts after pm ousmane sonko’s dismissal Read More

In response to a formal complaint filed by magistrates against the Public Security Minister over remarks deemed disrespectful to their profession, Chad’s Head of State, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, has …

Chad’s president defends security minister amid judicial criticisms Read More

Just days after his swearing-in ceremony, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni, who succeeded Patrice Talon, chaired his first-ever Council of Ministers this past Thursday, marking the official launch of …

Bénin: Wadagni’s seven-year term kicks off with poverty and security focus Read More

In a significant political development for Senegal, Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô has officially assumed the pivotal role of Prime Minister. This appointment marks a crucial transition in Senegal politics, as …

Sénégal: ahmadou al aminou lô steps into the prime minister role, succeeding ousmane sonko Read More

The once-unbreakable partnership between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has crumbled under the weight of political rivalry and economic hardship. Their 2024 campaign …

Political tensions and economic strain: Senegal’s Sonko and Faye’s alliance unravels Read More

The detention of Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo in Burkina Faso, occurring just before the Tabaski festival, has significantly escalated local tensions. While official reasons for the sunni preacher’s arrest remain …

Rising tensions in Burkina Faso as authorities tighten control over dissent Read More