Politique

With the inaugural ordinary congress of the African Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (PASTEF) drawing near on Saturday, June 6, 2026, the party’s Secretary-General, Ousmane Sonko, has released an extensive statement. This publication meticulously chronicles the movement’s journey and articulates the ambitious objectives for the upcoming significant gathering.   In his discourse, […]

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The École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) in Chad played host this past Friday afternoon to a high-level conference-debate led by former Prime Minister and Senator Albert Pahimi Padacké. The event, part of the ENA’s prestigious « Grands rendez-vous de l’ENA » series, drew a packed audience of students, civil servants in training, administrators, and political stakeholders. […]

The anticipated political divergence between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko has indeed materialized in Senegal. Following his dismissal by Faye, Sonko has strategically repositioned himself within the National Assembly. Had Ousmane Sonko possessed foresight, the National Assembly would have been his ideal political refuge from the outset, a place to patiently await the […]

The Alliance Nationale pour le Changement (ANC) is vocally opposing recent discussions hinting at a fresh political dialogue aimed at revising Togo’s Constitution. In a public statement issued on May 28, 2026, the party, under the leadership of Jean-Pierre Fabre, condemned these moves as a calculated political diversion. The ANC firmly stated its refusal to […]

Chad Chad’s decentralization: Albert Pahimi Padacké calls out excessive centralization Former Prime Minister Albert Pahimi Padacké challenges Chad’s centralized governance model, urging reforms to empower provincial councils and dismantle systemic resistance from the central state. Former Prime Minister and current Senator Albert Pahimi Padacké delivered a compelling address this week, drawing a packed audience at […]

Senegal’s leadership in question: Diomaye Faye faces governance challenges The political landscape in Senegal is undergoing significant shifts as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye navigates a complex relationship with his former ally, Ousmane Sonko. The recent appointment of Sonko as President of the National Assembly has intensified scrutiny over the government’s ability to implement reforms amid […]

On a day when Senegal pauses to reflect on its history, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, shared a poignant tribute to former President Abdoulaye Wade as he marks his centennial birthday. In a moving message posted on X, the Pastef leader celebrated the legacy of a man he described as a towering figure […]

Alain Aka Côte d’Ivoire correspondent Tidjane Thiam Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) Internal divisions intensify as RHDP ramps up pressure on PDCI leadership Strategic maneuvers by the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) are fueling unprecedented tensions within the ranks of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI). High-level discussions, though shrouded […]

A significant political upheaval recently gripped Senegal on May 22, 2026, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his position. This decisive action marked the dissolution of the powerful partnership that had been guiding the nation, plunging Senegal into a period of profound political instability and uncertainty, further complicated by an […]

Senegal’s political and social turmoil deepens amid leadership shake-up Dakar is witnessing unprecedented political volatility as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye executes a dramatic cabinet reshuffle, removing Ousmane Sonko—once his closest ally and prime minister—from power. The move comes just days after Sonko secured the parliamentary speaker position on May 26, 2026. This strategic shift has […]

In Senegal, openly criticizing Ousmane Sonko has become a high-stakes gamble, particularly as his supporters wield significant influence online. Civil society leaders and journalists have raised alarms about the growing climate of intimidation shaping public discourse in the country. Those who dare to challenge Sonko’s positions often face aggressive smear campaigns on social media, orchestrated […]