Politique

The ongoing discourse surrounding the timing of Senegal’s upcoming local elections has intensified. Following Ousmane Sonko’s direct appeal to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to establish a definitive election date, El Malick Ndiaye has now also asserted a resolute stance on the matter. While hosting Ousmane Sonko in Linguère during Pastef’s membership card drive, the prominent […]

In a charged political rally in Louga, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko challenged President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to demonstrate equal urgency in scheduling local elections as he does in issuing decrees for other administrative changes. The Pastef Les Patriotes party leader, currently on a nationwide tour to promote party membership cards, addressed a boisterous crowd of […]

After a hiatus of several weeks, necessitated by the revered Grand Magal of Touba celebrations, Pastef’s president, Ousmane Sonko, has vigorously resumed his party’s membership campaign. This initiative, initially launched with significant fanfare in Touba itself, where it was officially inaugurated during the “48H Pastef” event, has now reignited its momentum. The extensive tour had […]

In Sénégal, a persistent rumor regarding the presidential term duration has captured public attention. This unfolding narrative prompts questions about its origins and implications for the nation’s political landscape. At the heart of these discussions are prominent figures such as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, seen here at the presidential palace in Dakar. Former President Macky […]

Saint-Louis is at the center of a heated political debate after Modou Mbène Guèye, coordinator of Pastef in the region, publicly rebuked Abba Mbaye for his criticism of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s coalition-building strategy. During an appearance on a local news program, Abba Mbaye accused Ousmane Sonko of sacrificing allies to secure his parliamentary majority, […]

As Côte d’Ivoire marks its 66th year of independence, President Alassane Dramane Ouattara has outlined the foundational elements for a new political era. His address to the Nation transcends mere economic reviews or security pledges. Instead, he has articulated two critical imperatives that will define the credibility of Côte d’Ivoire’s future: accelerating the nation’s transformation […]

The Minister of Youth and Patriotic Awakening, Grâce Kutino, has ignited conversations across political circles with her recent declarations regarding the ongoing constitutional reform debate in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Her statements, delivered with conviction, have led many to question whether she is echoing the official stance of the government or articulating her own […]

PoliticsWest Africa Democracy under pressure in West Africa PoliticsWest Africa Insights from the Field 2026-08-07August 7, 2026 This week, political analysts examine how democratic principles in West Africa are evolving—from Senegal to Madagascar, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The discussion was recorded in early July at a studio in Bonn during a visit organized by […]

Bénin political leaders urged to set aside bias against senate Cotonou — During a high-level discussion on the rule of law and political transition in Africa held on August 6, 2026, former minister and lawmaker Lazare Maurice Sehouéto emphasized the importance of avoiding unfounded assumptions about the newly established Senate. The gathering, organized by the […]

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has unequivocally reiterated his commitment to steering Côte d’Ivoire towards an accelerated path of emergence. He has issued a powerful appeal to all vital national forces, urging their collective contribution to the realization of what he terms the “Greater Côte d’Ivoire.” This rallying cry, launched at the dawn of a new […]

The contentious matter involving the Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power has re-emerged as a central topic in Dakar’s political discourse. Thierno Alassane Sall, who leads La République des valeurs and serves as a deputy in the National Assembly, openly accuses the ruling Pastef party of hypocrisy regarding this rural […]