Politique

Sénégal Senegal’s Pastef party pushes for constitutional reform and oversight of ‘secret funds’ The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, inaugurated the first extraordinary session of the year in Senegal on Monday, August 10. Lawmakers are scheduled to review five legislative proposals within a fortnight. Among these are two urgent bills introduced by the […]

Côte d’Ivoire Laurent Gbagbo introduces collective leadership at PPA-CI helm Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI party has undergone a strategic restructuring under Laurent Gbagbo, who appointed five leaders to key positions. Announced in early August, this reorganization aims to distribute responsibilities while keeping the former president at the center of the party’s decision-making process. Key appointments and […]

Parliamentary inquiry commissions in Senegal: the justice ministry’s legal response During the opening of the first extraordinary session of the 2026-2027 legislative year, the President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, addressed concerns regarding the legality of six parliamentary inquiry commissions scheduled for review, including highly sensitive cases. Legal constraints on parliamentary inquiry commissions The […]

Cameroon’s president Paul Biya embarked on what was initially described as a « brief private visit to Europe » from Yaoundé on June 7, 2026. By August 10, 2026, his absence from the country had stretched to 64 days—an unprecedented duration that raises pressing questions about governance and national stability. This prolonged stay abroad marks […]

Ousmane Sonko exposes betrayal of Senegal’s democratic ideals During a rally in Dahra Djoloff, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko delivered a scathing critique of what he describes as the resurgence of old political patterns under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration. Addressing a packed crowd of supporters, the National Assembly President accused former allies of abandoning the […]

Delegation of powers signals shift toward collective governance In a strategic move to reinforce the operational framework of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has announced the delegation of key presidential prerogatives to a five-member leadership team. This decision, formalized through an official communiqué, marks a deliberate shift toward […]

The political landscape of Senegal has long been characterized by shifting alliances, but recent decades have seen these maneuvers evolve into a defining feature of its governance. What began as occasional realignments has transformed into a systematic pattern of coalition-building that transcends traditional ideological boundaries. Historical foundations of political fluidity The roots of Senegal’s adaptable […]

In the heart of Mékhé Village, within Méouane commune, a major political gathering drew local leaders and elected officials over the weekend. Under the leadership of Aminata Touré, Supervising General of the Kiiraay/Les Patriotes Républicains party, the event took on a distinctly political tone. During her address, Aminata Touré delivered a message that resonated deeply […]

Unprecedented political revelations emerge in Senegal’s extraordinary assembly

Ousmane Sonko launches parliamentary investigations at national assembly During a pivotal extraordinary session, Ousmane Sonko, a prominent Senegalese political leader, formally announced the commencement of several significant parliamentary investigations. This declaration signals a determined effort by the National Assembly to scrutinize and thoroughly examine various sensitive issues facing the nation.

The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party recently concluded a dynamic two-day political engagement across the Jolof region. This extensive tour, spearheaded by party leader Ousmane Sonko and accompanied by Minister of State Habib Sy, along with numerous national executives and coalition allies, spanned all 19 communes of the Linguère department, from Dahra to Barkédji, including key stops […]

Ousmane Sonko captivated a massive gathering of supporters in Linguère, delivering a scathing rebuke of the incumbent president’s administration. He passionately articulated a profound disconnect between the nation’s aspirations and the current political landscape. On Saturday, Ousmane Sonko convened a significant rally in Linguère, drawing an immense crowd of activists eager to stand with the […]