Politique

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, […]

The question of dissolving the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has once again taken center stage in Côte d’Ivoire’s political discourse. This pivotal body, responsible for organizing elections across the nation, faces persistent challenges from various opposition factions. They argue its composition is imbalanced and its independence from the executive branch is insufficient. This critical issue […]

Redefining power dynamics in Senegal When President Bassirou Diomaye Faye declared in April 2025 that he aimed to reshape the balance of power between the presidency and other institutions, many observers saw a strategic move. His remarks, made during a national celebration, revealed a clear vision: he wants to see a stronger Prime Minister, empowered […]

The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), Côte d’Ivoire’s leading opposition political entity, has once more urged for the initiation of a political dialogue with Alassane Ouattara’s administration. This call aims to confront the fundamental issues challenging the nation, particularly focusing on the establishment of a truly independent electoral body and […]

President Alassane Ouattara is preparing to implement a series of structural modifications within the Rassemblement des houphouëtistes pour la démocratie et la paix (RHDP), the ruling party in Côte d’Ivoire. According to recent reports, the Ivorian leader detailed these upcoming changes to the party’s presidium during a high-level meeting held on May 7 in Abidjan. […]

In Senegal, the political landscape is witnessing a growing divide between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, sparking sharp criticism from opposition figures. Abdou Mbow, a prominent member of the Takku Wallu parliamentary group and the Alliance for the Republic (APR), has publicly framed the situation as a political showdown paired with […]

Responding to a dynamic drive for internal organization, Pastef, under the leadership of Ousmane Sonko, is embarking on a significant overhaul of its Party School. This strategic initiative, occurring in anticipation of the 2026 congress, aims to refine the education and supervision of its members for enhanced effectiveness. As part of its preparations for its […]

Tchad: opposition voices systematically crushed, warns Alifa Younous Mahamat Alifa Younous Mahamat, coordinator of the Parti socialiste sans frontières (PSF) in France and Europe, is sounding the alarm about the deteriorating political climate in Chad. Speaking during an appearance on Africa Radio, he highlighted the systematic elimination of dissent under the current regime. Following the […]

In the heart of Dakar, a political shift is unfolding, casting a spotlight on a young leader navigating uncharted territory. As the 65th anniversary of Senegal’s independence was celebrated in April 2025, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye stood alongside Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a moment that symbolized both continuity and transformation in the nation’s governance. a […]