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 […]
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Prime minister al aminou lo’s investiture speech hints at executive tensions with ousmane sonko
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 […]
Gabon: Nadia Christelle Koye demands clarity on presidential authority
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 […]
Burkina Faso : pourquoi l’arrestation de l’imam Kindo met Ibrahim Traoré sous pression
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PASTEF’s refusal to join government: a bold political stance by Ousmane Sonko
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 political shift sonko’s party excluded from new cabinet
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 […]
Sénégal’s shifting power dynamics and the IMF’s growing influence
Political reshuffle sparks speculation about economic policy shifts In just four days, Senegal witnessed a seismic political transformation that has left analysts and citizens alike questioning the future direction of the country’s economic strategy. On May 22, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from office. Within 72 hours, the Assembly elected Sonko […]
Bénin: Romuald Wadagni unveils his presidential team structure
Bénin: Romuald Wadagni unveils his presidential team structure Bénin Politics Just eight days after taking office, President Romuald Wadagni has begun assembling his presidential team at the Republic Palace. Balancing technical expertise with strategic priorities, the new head of state is laying the groundwork for a seven-year mandate focused on rigor and inclusivity. Sworn in […]
Senegal’s political divide: the deep roots of diomaye and sonko’s feud
The political landscape in Senegal has been marked by a growing rift between two prominent figures: Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko. What began as a shared vision for change has evolved into a fratricidal clash that now divides even their closest supporters. This isn’t a sudden rupture but the result of years of diverging […]
Benin ivory coast relations strengthen with wadagni’s first official visit
Home Bénin Benin ivory coast relations strengthen with wadagni’s first official visit Bénin Politique Benin ivory coast relations strengthen with wadagni’s first official visit FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL Just days after taking office, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni is set to embark on his first official foreign trip to Côte d’Ivoire. Scheduled for June 4, this […]
Chad’s decentralization challenges under scrutiny by Albert Pahimi Padacké
In a packed amphitheater at the Idriss Déby Itno National School of Administration (ENA), Chad’s political landscape witnessed a pivotal moment this week. Former Prime Minister and current Senator Albert Pahimi Padacké delivered a thought-provoking lecture-debate on the critical role of provincial councils in reshaping the nation’s governance. The event drew a diverse audience of […]
Ivorian political tensions: RHDP’s moves stir controversy within PDCI ranks
Behind the scenes: RHDP’s secret maneuvers challenge Côte d’Ivoire’s PDCI The political landscape in Côte d’Ivoire is heating up as the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP) intensifies its strategic outreach to members of the Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), now led by Tidjane Thiam. Internal sources reveal a series […]











