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Ousmane Sonko, the influential leader of the Pastef party and current President of the National Assembly, has publicly declared that no members from his political movement will be appointed to the incoming government. This statement, shared across his social media platforms, has intensified public anticipation as citizens across Senegal eagerly await the official unveiling of […]
Ousmane Sonko declares Pastef will not join Senegal’s new cabinet Ousmane Sonko, the influential leader of the Pastef party and current President of the National Assembly, has made a significant declaration: no ministers affiliated with his party will be appointed to the upcoming government. This announcement, shared across his social media platforms, has heightened public […]
Barely a week after his removal from the Prime Minister’s office and the appointment of a new head of government in Senegal, tensions between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have intensified. Initial negotiations were underway to explore the possibility of party cadres from Pastef-Les Patriotes joining the new executive. However, these talks collapsed, […]
Chad Chad’s top security official urges unified fight against intercommunal clashes Chad’s Minister of Public Security and Immigration has called for collective action to curb intercommunal violence, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive strategy and full involvement from all sectors of society. — 2 min read The Senate, led by its President Dr. Haroun Kabadi, […]
Chad is actively pursuing its strategy to engage with international technology partners. A high-level government delegation, led by the Minister of Telecommunications, Digital Economy, and Digitalization, Haliki Choua Mahamat, undertook a significant visit to the United States from May 23 to May 31, 2026. During their time in Washington, D.C., the delegation held a series […]
Côte d’Ivoire is on the verge of a monumental leap forward in modernizing its national infrastructure. Under the ambitious National Development Program (PND) 2026-2030, the Ivorian government has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art High-Speed Train (TGV) network, poised to connect the country’s southern and northern regions. This flagship initiative is integral to a broader economic […]
Within a week of his inauguration as President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni made a bold diplomatic move that signals his administration’s priorities. On May 31, 2026, he embarked on his first official foreign trip to Nigeria, at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. By selecting Abuja for this maiden international engagement, President Wadagni underscored […]
Moody’s downgrades Mali’s sovereign credit outlook as challenges mount Global credit ratings agency Moody’s has shifted Mali’s sovereign credit outlook from stable to negative, while retaining the Caa2 rating. This adjustment reflects deepening economic vulnerabilities tied to escalating security threats, tightening regional financing conditions, and unresolved political instability. For Mali’s economy, already strained by limited […]
Falsified credentials: a silent cancer in Burkina Faso’s public administration The recent dismissal of three high-ranking civil servants—one from the Presidency, another from the Ministry of Water and Forests, and a third from the Ministry of Information—has exposed a deeply rooted scandal: the systemic infiltration of fake academic credentials in Burkina Faso’s public sector. Beyond […]
In a whirlwind of institutional reshuffling, Senegal has undergone a rapid political transformation. Between May 22, when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, and May 26, when Sonko was elected as Speaker of the National Assembly, followed by the appointment of Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lô as the new head of government on […]
Romuald Wadagni’s first foreign visit highlights Bénin-Nigeria ties Just one week after taking office, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni embarks on his maiden diplomatic mission abroad. On June 1, 2026, he arrives in Abuja for critical discussions with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, marking a pivotal moment in regional diplomacy. This official visit underscores Cotonou’s […]
The Togolese education system has long been plagued by a systemic financial drain, systematically exploiting the anxieties of families awaiting exam results. This long-standing practice, which operated under the previous administration, has recently been exposed by the current Minister of National Education, Mama Omorou, following a decisive announcement to abolish SMS-based result queries. Unveiling a […]