Politique

During his Senegal visit to Louga this past Saturday morning, political figure Ousmane Sonko aimed to tour the Koki daara. However, his progress was abruptly halted by an overwhelming gathering …

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Dakar, Sénégal — During a campaign stop in Louga on Saturday, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the ruling party Pastef Les Patriotes, directly called on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to prioritize …

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african politics Oligui Nguema’s african tour: Gabon’s diplomatic shift toward economic transformation editorial team August 8, 2026 153 no comment Libreville, August 8, 2026 – From July 27 to August …

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Political response Burkina Faso fires back at Bola Tinubu over Sahel security remarks The Nigerian leader Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s assertion that insecurity in Nigeria is exacerbated by conditions in Burkina …

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Following a hiatus for the Grand Magal de Touba celebrations, Pastef President Ousmane Sonko has reignited his vigorous membership acquisition campaign. This initiative, initially launched with fanfare in Touba during …

Ousmane Sonko resumes membership drive after Magal, targets one million adherents Read More

Local political clash erupts in Saint-Louis over shifting alliances Tensions have flared in Saint-Louis, Senegal, after a sharp exchange between Modou Mbène Guèye, coordinator of the Pastef party in the …

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Côte d’Ivoire’s vision: building big while governing fairly Editorial Team August 7, 2026 81 No comments As Côte d’Ivoire marks 66 years of independence, President Alassane Dramane Ouattara is outlining …

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In the heart of Kinshasa’s political corridors, Minister Grâce Kutino’s recent statements on the constitutional reform debate have ignited fresh discussions. As the head of the Ministry of Youth and …

DRC constitution debate: does minister Grâce Kutino speak for the government? Read More

PoliticsAfrica African democracy under pressure: progress and setbacks PoliticsAfrica The Roundtable August 7, 2026 This week, Éric Topona’s guests examine the state of democracy in select sub-Saharan African nations, including …

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Benin political leaders urged to abandon senate misconceptions During a high-level discussion on rule of law and political transition in African nations held in Cotonou on August 6, 2026, a …

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Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has reiterated his commitment to steering Côte d’Ivoire toward accelerated growth by rallying all national stakeholders behind his vision of a « Greater Côte d’Ivoire. » …

Ouattara urges national unity to build greater ivory coast Read More

Political tensions in Dakar have intensified following renewed scrutiny of the long-running dispute between Senegal’s Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power. Thierno Alassane Sall, leader of …

Senegal political tensions over rural electrification contract Read More