Politique

Ousmane Sonko calls for dialogue to prevent Senegal from plunging into crisis As political tensions intensify in Senegal following the dismissal of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the influential opposition leader has issued a call for a constructive dialogue to steer the country away from potential crisis. The move comes after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye […]

Senegal politics: pastef leader explains boycott of new cabinet Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of Senegal’s Pastef party, held a press conference on Tuesday, June 2, to clarify why his movement declined to join the newly formed government announced the day before by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko emphasized that fundamental disagreements prevented […]

The most heated exchange in Tuesday’s press conference came when Ousmane Sonko revealed the behind-the-scenes negotiations that preceded Senegal’s latest cabinet reshuffle. The leader of the Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (PASTEF) painted a stark picture of a partnership that had collapsed into irreconcilable differences with the presidency. Sonko […]

Ouagadougou — The arrest of influential imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso’s largest student union have intensified concerns over shrinking civic freedoms in the country. These developments mark another week of escalating tensions under the military-led government, raising serious questions about the state of human rights and public dissent. Imam Kindo’s […]

Burkina Faso’s civic space is shrinking under the weight of intensified repression by military authorities. The recent detention of influential religious leader Imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the three-month suspension of the country’s largest student union, the Union générale des étudiants du Burkina Faso (UGEB), signal a deliberate crackdown on dissent. This week’s events highlight […]

Chad: the spectacle of ashes, the art of ruling through chaos Losing lives over a well in the 21st century is neither divine will nor ancestral tradition—it’s the direct consequence of a deliberately unaddressed institutional void. — 3 min read For 36 years, the script has remained unchanged. The scenery shifts, the faces of messiahs […]

constitutional council scrutinizes ousmane sonko’s national assembly seat Senegal’s Constitutional Council is currently reviewing the contentious issue of Ousmane Sonko’s potential reinstatement to the National Assembly. This development has sparked significant debate and strong opposition from various political factions. Members of parliament are challenging the legality of his presence, raising critical questions regarding the separation […]

Al Aminou Lo launches barbs at outgoing Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko During his inaugural address, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo underscored the imperative for government action to prioritize the national interest. He also notably referenced prior consultations with Ousmane Sonko. This political stance signals emerging tensions within the executive branch, alongside a clear call […]

The political atmosphere in Gabon is shifting as Nadia Christelle Koye addresses the ongoing debate regarding national sovereignty. She is challenging what she views as a calculated effort to obscure the true nature of presidential authority. This intervention arrives as Libreville navigates a complex transition following the military intervention in August 2023, which saw General […]

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PASTEF’s refusal to join government: a bold political stance by Ousmane Sonko PASTEF-Les Patriotes has officially declined an invitation to join the government, bringing months of negotiations to a definitive end. The refusal underscores a deliberate political strategy, reshaping power dynamics within the State while highlighting a matter of political dignity. Negotiations collapse: the anatomy […]

Senegal: Sonko’s Pastef party excluded from new government President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced a new ministerial lineup for Senegal that notably omits the Pastef party, led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The decision follows weeks of escalating tensions between the two political figures, culminating in Sonko’s recent removal from his government post and […]