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A supposed urgent gathering at the residence of Ousmane Sonko in the Cité Keur Gorgui district was circulating on Friday morning. The unverified report suggested that several key figures from the Pastef movement, including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and Ayib Daffé, were expected to attend a meeting […]
The clock is ticking for Côte d’Ivoire as Burkina Faso suddenly halts all livestock exports just two weeks before Tabaski 2026, leaving Abidjan scrambling to secure 172,000 animals. Behind Ouagadougou’s economic move lies a calculated diplomatic signal to its western neighbor. Ouagadougou announced on May 8, 2026, a joint ministerial decree—signed by the Ministries of […]
Chad’s political climate under scrutiny: Succès Masra’s detention anniversary Exactly one year ago, the Chadian authorities made a move that sent ripples through the country’s fragile political landscape. Succès Masra, a prominent opposition figure and former Prime Minister, was arrested at his N’Djamena residence in the early hours of May 16, 2025. His detention, followed […]
Diplomatic silence as a strategic weapon Across the globe, allies of Russia are grappling with mounting crises, yet one pattern stands out: the Kremlin’s conspicuous silence. Far from the image of an unyielding protector ready to intervene at the slightest sign of distress, Moscow appears to have adopted silence as a deliberate diplomatic tool. This […]
Literary festival / Book discussions / Author talks Fifth edition of the Dakar International Literature Festival 2026 After four successful editions, the Dakar International Literature Festival returns for its fifth year at the Institut français du Sénégal, promising vibrant exchanges on contemporary literary creation. Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Cinema Hall, Institut français du Sénégal […]
Dakar — Political strategists of the Pastef movement gathered at the residence of party leader Ousmane Sonko in the Keur Gorgui district this evening for a high-level emergency meeting. The closed-door session, which commenced at 6:00 PM local time, brought together key figures including El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, Abass […]
Politics Laurent Gbagbo re-elected as PPA-CI leader in Côte d’Ivoire Delegates at the African People’s Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) ordinary congress in Abidjan have reaffirmed their support for former President Laurent Gbagbo. At 80 years old, the veteran politician begins a fresh term at the helm of the party he revived after his return […]
Politics Ousmane Sonko calls urgent meeting with top aides at Keur Gorgui residence May 15, 2026 Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has summoned his entire political leadership team to an urgent meeting at his Keur Gorgui residence this evening at 6 PM. Among those expected are El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda […]
The PPA-CI, led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has issued a formal ban preventing several party cadres and activists from attending its first ordinary congress scheduled for Abidjan on May 14–15, 2026. The decision, outlined in a communiqué, affects prominent figures such as Don Mello, Stéphane Kipré, Dali Arthur, and Armand Ouégnin, among others. […]
Senegal arrests Matar Ndiaga Seck in alleged unnatural acts case A close associate of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC). The arrest follows a warrant issued by the Linguère police station. Investigation ties associate to alleged offenses Matar Ndiaga Seck is now at the center […]
Bénin’s bold agricultural reforms drive economic transformation since 2016 Since the leadership transition in 2016, Bénin has undergone a profound agricultural revolution. A bold government strategy combining substantial subsidies, rapid mechanization, and strategic land development has catapulted the sector into a new era of productivity. From cotton to pineapple, maize to soybeans, agriculture now stands […]
Key party figures gather for high-stakes strategy session The Prime Minister of Senegal and leader of the PASTEF/Les Patriotes movement, Ousmane Sonko, has summoned his top political strategists to an exclusive gathering this Friday, May 15, 2026, at his residence in the Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The closed-door meeting, scheduled for 6:00 PM, comes […]