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Just days after being removed from his role as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko has been elected as the new leader of Senegal’s National Assembly. The parliamentary session unfolded amid intense political pressure, as opposition lawmakers chose to boycott the proceedings. Critics have labeled the move as an unconstitutional power grab, […]
Ousmane Sonko has made a significant political comeback by being elected to lead the legislature. Supported by the Pastef party membership, his appointment comes despite a growing rift with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, even though both belong to the same political movement. The newly minted head of the National Assembly received a standing ovation from […]
Senegal: former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko elected National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister of Senegal, has been elected President of the National Assembly just four days after being dismissed by the Head of State. The opposition boycotted the session, denouncing what they describe as a “constitutional coup.”
International Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko elected national assembly president Just four days after his dismissal as Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko secured the presidency of Senegal’s National Assembly on Tuesday.
Bénin’s newly inaugurated President, Romuald Wadagni, held a significant meeting with Abdoulaye Diop, Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, following the official inauguration ceremonies in Cotonou. The Malian diplomatic chief conveyed a message of congratulations and solidarity directly from General Assimi Goïta, the Transitional President of Mali. Strengthening bilateral cooperation This cordial encounter […]
Sonko reveals deeper reasons behind political split with Faye Freshly elected as President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko has shed light on the fundamental reasons behind his political break with Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In a reflective address, he questioned the very essence of governance, urging a return to ethical values to safeguard the Republic. […]
Burkina Faso’s government recently implemented a significant policy shift by prohibiting cattle exports as the Tabaski festival approaches. This bold move aims to prioritize local consumer needs over established regional market dynamics. While the social intentions behind this decision may seem commendable, it concurrently introduces notable contradictions and carries substantial economic risks for the nation. […]
Niger’s temporary shift in trade policy exposes deeper regional fractures In a region already strained by geopolitical tensions, Niger’s transitional government has taken a bold, if controversial, step to redirect its trade flows—a move that has left economists and regional partners scrambling to interpret its long-term implications. A fleeting lifeline for Algerian exports The Nigerien […]
In Senegal, the political landscape has been rocked by the abrupt dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22. This decisive move signals the culmination of months of escalating tensions and public disagreements between the two leaders, whose once-close partnership has dramatically unraveled in the land of Teranga.
Relations between the Bénin and Niger are entering a fresh phase. The recent presence of a high-level Nigerien delegation, led by the head of government, at the inauguration ceremony for Patrice Talon’s successor in Cotonou, clearly signals a desire to move past a diplomatic crisis that began with the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum in […]
Abidjan, May 26, 2026 – Côte d’Ivoire’s national agenda is currently buzzing with several significant developments, prominently featuring a heartfelt tribute to the President of the Republic in Kabadougou, the announcement of a substantial investment for the third phase of the Baleine oil field, and the ongoing preparations for the 80th-anniversary celebration of the PDCI-RDA […]
The stakes could not be higher as two historic French football clubs battle for a coveted spot in next season’s Ligue 1. On Tuesday evening, Nice will make the journey to Saint-Étienne for the first leg of the Ligue 1 vs Ligue 2 playoff showdown. Kick-off is set for 20:45, promising a high-voltage encounter at […]