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Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo restructures PPA-CI with five strategic appointments Laurent Gbagbo has reshaped the leadership of the Ivorian Popular Party for Peace and Progress (PPA-CI) by appointing five high-profile figures to key roles, a move initially framed as a delegation of powers to a single individual. Assoa Adou takes on the role of first […]
The National Assembly convened today for a rare extraordinary session, marking a pivotal moment in Senegal‘s political landscape. Amid heightened tensions, lawmaker Ousmane Sonko spearheaded the launch of multiple parliamentary investigations, sending ripples through the political sphere. Fresh probes launched by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, a prominent figure in Senegal‘s opposition, has triggered a series […]
Landmark Payouts Signal New Era for Agricultural Security The Bénin government has reached a critical milestone in its agricultural insurance initiative by distributing 561.8 million FCFA to 94,905 rice and cotton producers affected by yield losses. This disbursement not only underscores the program’s financial scale but also marks a strategic shift in how the country […]
Senegal’s National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko has issued a scathing critique of what he describes as the resurgence of entrenched political practices at the heart of the Presidency. Speaking to a packed crowd in Dahra Djoloff over the weekend, the Pastef leader exposed what he alleges is a deliberate reconstruction of the old regime’s methods […]
Four military helicopters and equipment delivered to Niamey Niamey — A significant military donation arrived in Niamey late Sunday evening, marking a strategic reinforcement for the Niger Armed Forces. The shipment, consisting of four helicopters complete with full equipment and accessories, was overseen by the Algerian Ministry of National Defence (MDN) under direct presidential instructions. […]
Former President of Côte d’Ivoire and current leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), Laurent Gbagbo, has announced a significant restructuring of his party’s leadership by delegating key presidential responsibilities to five prominent political figures. This move signals a strategic shift toward collective governance within the party. The decision was formally communicated through […]
Since the swearing-in of former president Patrice Talon as head of the Senate in Bénin, digital platforms have buzzed with theories and misconceptions. Yet a closer look at the constitutional framework reveals a different picture: one where the executive power remains fully intact, while the legislative branch gains new strength. Why the executive power remains […]
Sahel states reject Nigerian leader’s security claims The Foreign Minister of Burkina Faso, Jean Marie Traoré, summoned the Nigerian chargé d’affaires in Ouagadougou following remarks by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu criticizing the security situation in the three member states of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). This diplomatic move took place on August 7, as […]
Mékhé Village rally: Aminata Touré defines true republican patriotism This weekend’s political gathering in Mékhé Village, Méouane commune, brought together local leaders and elected officials under the leadership of Aminata Touré, General Supervisor of the Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains party. In a speech laced with political significance, Aminata Touré delivered a clear message to the nation. […]
As Cameroon navigates an unprecedented leadership gap, the nation’s pulse weakens. Since June 7, 2026, when President Paul Biya departed for what was described as a temporary private visit to Europe, a disconcerting silence has gripped the corridors of power. Two months later, no public appearances, no official return date—just an unrelenting void at the […]
Eight fatalities and one injury confirmed after Boko Haram assault on Cameroonian village The remote village of Kangaleri, situated in Cameroon’s Far North region, became the latest target of a brutal night-time raid by suspected Boko Haram fighters. The attack, which unfolded just past 11:00 PM local time on Friday, left six people dead on […]
Senegal’s political arena under the microscope: Thierno Alassane Sall’s explosive revelations about Ousmane Sonko In a pivotal extraordinary session of the National Assembly, Thierno Alassane Sall, a prominent voice in Senegal’s political landscape, has delivered a series of unprecedented statements about Ousmane Sonko, the country’s influential opposition leader. The revelations, aired during a high-stakes legislative […]