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Violence erupted in the remote village of M’béngou, located near Bamingui in the Central African Republic, after an armed incursion by foreign mercenaries left a trail of destruction. Locals report a mass exodus as civilians flee the area, fearing further bloodshed. The attack, carried out by armed individuals believed to be associated with a foreign […]
The residence of Thierry, a local father of three living in Obo, was violently raided yesterday by armed individuals believed to be Russian mercenaries operating in the Central African Republic. The incident left the family shaken as their home was systematically looted, with valuables and essential belongings taken without warning. what happened during the raid […]
L’ex-Premier ministre sénégalais Ousmane Sonko a été élu mardi président de l’Assemblée nationale quatre jours après avoir été limogé par le chef de l’Etat, qu’il pourrait continuer à défier depuis ce nouveau poste influent.
Ousmane Sonko’s swift political resurgence in Senegal JavaScript is required to view this content. Please enable it or try a different browser. Senegal’s political landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift as Ousmane Sonko, following a brief removal from the Prime Minister’s office, has been swiftly elevated to the presidency of the National Assembly. This strategic […]
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.