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Senegal’s political shift: Ousmane Sonko elected as National Assembly President In a dramatic political development, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party and former Prime Minister of Senegal, has been elected as the President of the National Assembly just days after his removal from the government led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This swift transition […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nearly four years after the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration (MPSR II) assumed power in Burkina Faso, the nation’s security landscape remains profoundly concerning. In an official declaration, the General Union of Burkinabe Students (UGEB) has openly criticized the outcomes of the transitional period led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Amidst relentless attacks, a severe […]