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Senegal’s power dynamics shift with Sonko’s legislative ascent

An institutional upheaval reshapes Senegal’s political landscape The swift elevation of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to the helm of Senegal’s National Assembly has sent ripples through the country’s political establishment. Following a series of abrupt institutional maneuvers, the former presidential candidate now wields unprecedented legislative authority, raising questions about the future of governance in Dakar. […]

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Central African Republic: how Wagner targeted aid worker Joseph Figueira in influence campaign

In a disturbing incident that has raised serious questions about foreign interference in humanitarian operations, a Belgian-Portuguese researcher working in the Central African Republic was abruptly detained by forces linked to the Wagner Group. The episode unfolded in the volatile Haut-Mbomou region, where Joseph Figueira, an expert on Fulani communities, had been deployed for a […]

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Senegal’s parliament election sparks opposition backlash after ousmane sonko’s victory

Marième Soumaré Senegal specialist and Journalist Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Ousmane Sonko swiftly elected as Senegal’s National Assembly President amid political controversy Just days after being removed from his role as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22, Ousmane Sonko has been swiftly elected as the head of Senegal’s National Assembly. […]

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Ivorian-Rwandan relations boosted by sports diplomacy

The bonds between Côte d’Ivoire and Rwanda have taken a significant step forward during a high-level diplomatic meeting in Kigali. On May 22, Rwandan President Paul Kagame welcomed a delegation from Abidjan, led by Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of State Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, who was accompanied by Sports Minister Metch Adje Silas. The visit coincided with […]