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Senegal politics: Diomaye Faye’s coalition slams Sonko’s confrontational stance
Politics Senegal politics: Diomaye Faye’s coalition slams Sonko’s confrontational stance Coalition defends President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s leadership as Ousmane Sonko’s rhetoric sparks institutional tensions The Coalition Diomaye Président has sharply criticized Ousmane Sonko’s recent remarks during a political rally in Mbacké, accusing the National Assembly President of fostering a climate of permanent confrontation rather than […]
DRC envoy meets Uganda’s Museveni over eastern Congo security
On Monday, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni welcomed Floribert Anzuluni Isiloketshi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Minister of Regional Integration and special envoy of President Félix Tshisekedi, at his farm in Kisozi. The meeting focused on the deteriorating security situation in eastern DRC and the ongoing regional efforts to restore peace and stability in […]
Togo retirees gain clarity with unified pension system
Thousands of Togolese professionals who have shifted between public and private sector employment can now breathe easier. The Caisse de Retraites du Togo (CRT) and the Caisse nationale de sécurité sociale (CNSS) have implemented a coordinated pension liquidation system, eliminating the previous administrative hurdles in retirement calculations. Unified career recognition transforms retirement benefits Previously, workers […]
Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko menace de faire tomber le gouvernement « autant de fois que nécessaire »
La rupture entre le président de l’Assemblée nationale sénégalaise, Ousmane Sonko et le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Faye est désormais étalée sur la place publique. Lors d’un meeting dimanche 12 juillet à Touba, pour l’inauguration du siège de Pastef, le président de l’Assemblée nationale a menacé de faire tomber le gouvernement d’Ahmadou Al […]
Ukraine refutes russian claims of m23 support in drc
Accusations linking Ukraine to the AFC/M23 rebellion, a movement controlling significant areas in the North and South Kivu provinces of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, originated in Bujumbura. There, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asserted that Ukraine was among the external backers of the insurgent group. Kiev’s response was immediate and unequivocal, addressing both the […]
Ousmane Sonko highlights africa’s football challenges after early world cup exits
Ousmane Sonko highlights africa’s football challenges after early world cup exits Senegalese National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko delivers a candid assessment of Africa’s World Cup 2026 performances. Despite the expanded number of African teams in the tournament, he emphasizes the continent’s deep-rooted structural weaknesses in football management and calls for immediate reforms to elevate performance […]
Morocco and Benin lead atlantic african states process in Cotonou
Morocco and Benin co-chair seventh Atlantic African States Process ministerial meeting in Cotonou The seventh ministerial meeting of the Atlantic African States Process (PEAA) kicked off today in Cotonou, with the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Benin jointly presiding over the gathering. This high-level event underscores a renewed commitment to deepen cooperation among […]
Yacouba Camara’s bold move: switching from France to Mali’s rugby team
Yacouba Camara made his international comeback official at the West Africa Rugby Cup in Bamako. The former French international flanker took the field for Mali’s national team, the Eagles. Key factors Mali’s winning streak The Eagles have dominated the competition with three consecutive victories in the West Africa Rugby Cup. End of an era for […]
Cotonou hosts pivotal african atlantic states forum with Morocco and Benin
Historic meeting in Cotonou launches new chapter for African Atlantic cooperation Cotonou became the focal point of continental diplomacy this week as the 7th Ministerial Meeting of the African States Atlantic Process (PEAA) opened under the joint leadership of Morocco and Benin. The gathering, held on Monday, reflects the forward momentum of an initiative championed […]
Senegal political turmoil as Sonko threatens censure motion
Key points Dismissal: Ousmane Sonko was removed as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22, 2026 Threat: On July 12, 2026, in Mbacké, Sonko announced plans to table a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô’s government Support: Ten of Mbour’s sixteen mayors publicly backed President Faye on July 12 […]
Ousmane sonko outlines pastef’s financial independence and political vision
Pastef leader stresses self-reliance and future electoral strategy During a recent Senegal tour in the Diourbel region, Ousmane Sonko, head of the Pastef movement, reaffirmed his party’s commitment to financial autonomy and outlined a bold vision for Senegal’s political future. The visits to Touba and Sadio served as platforms to reinforce Pastef’s core principles and […]