Politique

Senegal’s constitutional reform: navigating the pastef-les patriotes split

Senegal’s constitutional reform: navigating the pastef-les patriotes split In Senegal, the ongoing constitutional revision process has become a central point of discussion, particularly within the context of significant internal shifts in the ruling Pastef-Les Patriotes party. Madièye MBODJ, Vice-President of Pastef-Les Patriotes, offers a critical analysis of these developments, providing valuable West Africa insider news […]

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Morocco’s throne speech outlines bold royal strategy for global economic resilience

Morocco’s throne speech outlines bold royal strategy for global economic resilience The annual address delivered by His Majesty King Mohammed VI to commemorate the 27th anniversary of His accession to the Throne of His Glorious Ancestors has laid bare Morocco’s forward-thinking economic roadmap designed to strengthen the Kingdom’s position on the global stage. This visionary […]

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Senegal: prime minister sonko’s directive on public entity governance

The Senegalese Prime Minister’s office has released a significant circular focusing on the monitoring and oversight of state-controlled entities. Signed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, this directive is addressed to all government ministers, aiming to streamline and regulate the relationship between ministerial departments and their affiliated organizations. This includes executive agencies, national companies, public establishments, […]

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Paul Biya’s health fuels debate on Cameroon’s free speech limits

In Cameroon, the recent six-month prison sentence handed to online commentator Patrick Mengue for allegedly insulting President Paul Biya has intensified discussions about the boundaries of free expression in the country. The ruling, based on Cameroon’s penal code which criminalizes insults against the head of state, defamation and attacks on personal or institutional honor, has […]

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Controversy over political funds: Guy Marius Sagna challenges Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye

In a surprising political disclosure, Deputy Guy Marius Sagna of the Pastef party has exposed the financial figures linked to political funds received by Ousmane Sonko during his tenure as Prime Minister. According to Sagna, Sonko benefited from 1.7 billion West African CFA francs, allocated without any institutional oversight—a revelation that has reignited debates on […]

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Senegalese president’s visit to Mali underscores anti-terror unity despite tensions

The President of Senegal and current Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) arrived in Bamako today for a pivotal meeting with Mali’s transitional leader, Assimi Goïta. Against a backdrop of political disagreements, the visit signals a renewed push for regional solidarity in combating the escalating terrorist threat gripping the Sahel. Diplomatic […]

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Fouzi lekjaâ’s political maneuver with pam ignites moroccan election race

A significant political development involving Fouzi Lekjaâ and the Parti Authenticité et Modernité (PAM) has sent ripples through the current Moroccan electoral campaign. This strategic move is widely seen as a major disruption, potentially reshaping the country’s political landscape. Lekjaâ, who currently holds the esteemed position of president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, is […]