Politique

Publié aujourd’hui à 06h50 Lecture : 7 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique Ibrahim Traoré

Opposition lawmakers in Senegal have formally petitioned the Constitutional Council, requesting that the decision by the National Assembly Bureau on May 24, 2026, to reinstate Ousmane Sonko as a deputy be declared unconstitutional. The dissenting deputies are urging the Constitutional Council to uphold its crucial role by rectifying what they describe as a “forfeiture” that […]

In Burkina Faso, the political landscape has shifted dramatically since the military takeover led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré in late September 2022. Initially, the young officer pledged to restore civilian rule promptly, yet his stance has hardened over time. Today, he governs with an iron fist while invoking the legacy of Burkina Faso’s revolutionary icon, […]

PASTEF-Les Patriotes has officially declined an invitation to join the new government, closing the door on months of talks that ultimately led to a deadlock. The party’s refusal to engage is more than a political statement—it marks a deliberate shift in the balance of power within Senegal’s corridors of authority. A breakdown in high-stakes negotiations […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ousmane Sonko now faces a significant new hurdle within the Assemblée nationale, as a group of non-affiliated deputies has officially filed an appeal challenging his election. This legal maneuver, which has garnered support from various opposition factions, is expected to provoke substantial legal and political debates, thereby intensifying the already strained institutional environment across Sénégal.

Home Bénin Bénin: unveiling the presidential team under Romuald Wadagni Bénin Politics Bénin: unveiling the presidential team under Romuald Wadagni By Political Observer – June 1, 2026 447 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL A week after taking office, President Romuald Wadagni has begun shaping his vision for the next seven years by assembling a high-level advisory team. […]

The political landscape in Senegal has been rocked by a bitter internal rift that has left both allies and opponents stunned. At the heart of this turmoil are two prominent figures: Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, whose once-unbreakable bond has shattered, exposing deep-seated divisions within their movement. From political allies to bitter rivals What […]

Home Bénin Bénin: Romuald Wadagni makes historic first official trip to Abidjan Bénin Politics Bénin: Romuald Wadagni makes historic first official trip to Abidjan Just days after taking office, Bénin’s newly elected President Romuald Wadagni is set to embark on his first official foreign visit. The destination? Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, where he will meet with […]

Just one week into his tenure, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni is already making efforts to shape the executive branch. As the designated successor to Patrice Talon, under whom he served as Minister of Economy and Finance for two consecutive terms, the new head of state is walking a fine line. His aim is to safeguard […]