Deputy Thierno Alassane Sall has publicly asserted that a confidential memo, dated August 26, 2024, and bearing the signature of former Energy Minister Birame Souleye Diop, provides undeniable evidence of significant dysfunction at the highest echelons of government. In a statement disseminated across his social media platforms, the leader of the République des Valeurs party declared that this specific
The Constitutional Council of Senegal delivered a landmark ruling on Thursday, July 9, 2026, striking down the constitutional amendment law approved by the National Assembly late last month. Acting on an urgent request from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the Council found the legislative procedure for adopting Law No. 18/2026 violated the country’s Fundamental Law. This […]
Abidjan recently became the focal point for critical discussions on gender, climate change, and the burgeoning green economy within West Africa. A two-day regional workshop, convened by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), officially launched this Friday, May 15, 2026, bringing together a diverse assembly of experts, regional institutions, and technical partners. The […]
As violent armed groups expand their reach across West Africa, Benin and Nigeria are accelerating joint military initiatives to strengthen regional security. On August 4, 2026, a high-level Nigerian defense delegation led by Defense Minister General Christopher Gwabin Musa was received in Cotonou by his Beninese counterpart, Gildas Agonkan. This strategic meeting marks a decisive […]
