CEDEAO and aesa: the dialogue challenge in the Sahel

The recent visit to Ouagadougou by Lansana Kouyaté, mediator of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), has reignited the spotlight on regional diplomacy. Confronted with Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the envoy underscored the necessity of cooperation, emphasizing an inescapable truth: political decrees cannot sever the deep-rooted ties […]

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Senegal: Ousmane Sonko’s rise to legislative leadership raises concerns

Following a series of calculated political maneuvers, Ousmane Sonko has ascended to the presidency of Senegal’s National Assembly, immediately raising questions about his long-term ambitions and the potential for institutional gridlock. His rapid return to the political forefront—amidst a reshuffling of key legislative roles—has left analysts scrutinizing the motives behind this strategic shift. The sequence […]

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Central African Republic: how Wagner targeted humanitarian worker Joseph Figueira in an instrumentalization campaign

As twilight descended on Zemio this Sunday, May 26, 2024, a lively gathering took place in the courtyard of a bar-restaurant within the Haut-Mbomou sub-prefecture. This region, known for its persistent community conflicts, was the backdrop for a farewell toast. Joseph Figueira, a Belgian-Portuguese researcher, and his Ivorian colleague, based in the neighboring Democratic Republic […]

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Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko elected as national assembly president amid opposition backlash

In a swift political maneuver, Ousmane Sonko—recently dismissed as Prime Minister on May 22 by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye—has been sworn in as the new President of Senegal’s National Assembly. The election unfolded on May 26 in Dakar, where the session convened at 9:00 AM and concluded with remarkable speed. From ousted leader to parliamentary […]