Politique

The national political landscape is abuzz following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent promulgation of the amended Electoral Code. After a period marked by considerable anticipation and vigorous political discourse, the head of state officially signed the legislation, previously adopted by the National Assembly, on Friday, May 15, 2026. This pivotal decision was keenly awaited by […]

Ousmane Sonko’s private residence in Cité Keur Gorgui transformed into a vibrant political headquarters on Friday, May 15, 2026. With PASTEF’s inaugural national congress scheduled for June 6, 2026, less than three weeks away, the party’s leader convened his senior command for a pivotal strategic session. Prominent figures from both the government and the party […]

The recent re-election of Laurent Gbagbo as the leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) continues to spark significant discussion across the Ivorian political arena. Following the party’s inaugural ordinary congress in Abidjan, legal expert Ange Rodrigue Dadjé asserted that criticisms directed at President Alassane Ouattara for his continued political involvement […]

The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has voiced profound outrage over the detention of its member, Pape Malick Ndour, following a court-issued warrant in connection with the PRODAC case. In a strongly worded statement, the party led by former President Macky Sall accused Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of orchestrating what it termed a “hostage-taking” and […]

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 […]

Laurent Gbagbo secures party leadership in Côte d’Ivoire At nearly 81 years old, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected as the leader of the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) during the party’s first regular congress. Despite earlier indications of stepping back from politics, his leadership continues to resonate with supporters, […]

Speculation had mounted: would he step aside or remain active? Despite being barred from contesting the recent Ivorian presidential election due to a technicality distinguishing between a “pardon” and “amnesty,” the octogenarian Laurent Gbagbo had previously hinted at a withdrawal from the political arena. Was it the decision of his “foremost adversary,” Alassane Ouattara, to […]

PASTEF is moving forward with its congress preparations, officially commencing the submission period for candidates vying for the party’s top leadership position. According to an official statement from the Haute Autorité de Régulation du Parti (HARP), prospective candidates can submit their applications starting from May 15, 2026, at midnight, until May 20, 2026, at noon. […]

The long-awaited decision has been made. Meeting in Abidjan for its inaugural national congress, the Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) formally reappointed Laurent Gbagbo as its president. The announcement came on May 14, 2026, marking the 81-year-old former head of state’s return to leadership of the party he founded in October 2021, following his […]

In a pivotal moment for Ivorian politics, Côte d’Ivoire has officially dissolved its Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), an institution that oversaw and managed national elections for a quarter-century. This significant development follows persistent criticism from opposition factions, who frequently challenged the commission’s impartiality and effectiveness. The focus now shifts to establishing a new electoral body […]

President Emmanuel Macron recently adopted a strikingly candid tone to describe the state of France’s relationship with the Sahel’s military regimes. His assertion that Paris was «repaid with ingratitude» signaled, in an unusually direct manner, the conclusion of a diplomatic era spanning over a decade. This unequivocal declaration specifically targeted the ruling juntas in Bamako, […]