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Senegal’s political separation: faye and sonko at a crossroads Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. A significant political separation has unfolded in Senegal, involving President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This notable development comes barely two years into their shared governance, following a period marked […]

The economic hub of Abidjan is currently hosting the third edition of the African Textile Care Professionals Forum (FAPET), running from May 20-22, 2026. This gathering at Abidjan-Plateau brings together industry leaders from across the continent to tackle critical challenges around modernizing and industrializing Africa’s textile care sector. Themed ‘Structuring, ecological transition and innovation: steering […]

The political landscape in Senegal remains in flux as a dramatic weekend unfolds. Just 48 hours after the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, Malick Ndiaye, announced his resignation from the speaker’s position on Sunday, May 25. The decision followed an emergency meeting of his party, Pastef. In a […]

Senegal’s political landscape reshaped: the inevitable split between Sonko and Diomaye Faye A significant political shift has unfolded in Senegal, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his position on Friday, May 22. This decisive action formalizes a deep-seated political divergence that had been evident for an extended period, marking […]

Bénin: Romuald Wadagni takes office as new president Romuald Wadagni has officially been sworn in as the new President of the Bénin during a ceremony held in Cotonou on Sunday, May 24. The former Finance Minister inherits the leadership after a decade under Patrice Talon. Elected in April with over 94% of the vote, the […]

‌ ReactionArne Slot reflects on Liverpool’s champions league qualification and emotional farewells Arne Slot recently addressed the press, discussing Liverpool’s successful qualification for the Champions League, offering a candid assessment of the season, and acknowledging the heartfelt send-off given to departing club legends Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah, following the Reds’ 1-1 draw in their […]

Senegal’s political landscape shaken as Assembly leader steps down The Senegalese political scene has been jolted by a fresh wave of instability. El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, announced his resignation just 48 hours after Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was removed from office by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In a statement shared on […]

Cotonou’s Palais des Congrès esplanade transformed into a hub of West African diplomacy on Sunday, May 24, as dignitaries from across the continent converged for Romuald Wadagni’s presidential investiture. The attendance list read like a who’s who of politics and business: Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Ivorian Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, Niger’s Premier Ali Mahamane […]