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In a move that has reshaped the political landscape of Côte d’Ivoire, former President Laurent Gbagbo has stepped back from his official role within the Ivorian Popular Front (PPA-CI), yet his influence over the party’s future remains as strong as ever. Speaking at the Renaissance celebration in Songon on May 16, 2026, Gbagbo outlined a […]
Internal divisions could derail Pastef’s Dakar ambitions ahead of local elections With municipal and regional elections just one year away, the growing rift between Abass Fall and Khouraïchi Thiam is threatening to fracture the Pastef party. Internal sources confirm that the escalating rivalry risks splintering the movement, potentially undermining Ousmane Sonko‘s political leverage both within […]
Football UEFA Champions League Paris Saint-Germain Luis Enrique highlights Ousmane Dembélé’s relentless defensive commitment During the Paris Saint-Germain’s pre-match media session ahead of the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal, head coach Luis Enrique emphasized the indispensable defensive contributions of Ousmane Dembélé. The Spanish tactician pointed out that Dembélé’s defensive work rate is frequently overlooked, […]
Women’s Leadership in Senegal: Stagnation Despite Legal Progress Senegal stands as a democratic model in Africa, yet persistent challenges hinder women’s representation in decision-making bodies. Despite constitutional guarantees of gender equality and landmark legislation like the 2010 parity law, recent political developments reveal troubling setbacks. Declining Female Representation in Public Offices Data from the latest […]
Actualité Politique Senegal navigates growing social unrest amid intense political maneuvering Across Senegal, public discourse is increasingly divided between urgent social concerns and a political arena fixated on strategic positioning. In numerous regions, citizens voice a growing sense of hardship due to daily living conditions, notably marked by escalating housing costs, disruptions in essential services, […]
Following a challenging season for Olympique de Marseille, which saw the club miss out on UEFA Champions League qualification, several key players are expected to depart. Among those slated for a summer exit is Leonardo Balerdi. The Argentine defender’s transfer is reportedly already finalized internally, with various clubs expressing interest in the 27-year-old, who remains […]
Tchad parliament convenes amid pressing security and governance issues In a solemn ceremony held in N’Djamena, Ali Kolotou Tchaïmi, President of the Chadian Parliament, inaugurated the ordinary session of the legislative body on May 20, 2026. His address was steeped in gravity, addressing the nation’s most pressing security threats and institutional reforms while urging national […]
Women’s political leadership in Senegal took center stage at a high-level forum in Dakar earlier this month, where advocates warned that the nation’s democratic future cannot be fully realized without greater female participation in decision-making bodies. The call came as the Réseau des femmes leaders pour le développement (RFLD) convened a seminar focused on amplifying […]
De Zerbi’s Tottenham faces critical final premier league fixture Crédits (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham squad failed to capitalize on their first opportunity to clinch Premier League survival. Following a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea on the 37th matchday, the London club must now await the final Sunday fixture to determine their […]
Niamey’s pragmatic shift: securing oil lifeline through Chinese partnerships In a striking reversal of its recent rhetoric on economic sovereignty, Niger’s military-led government has finalized a series of oil agreements with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC). The move, framed as a strategic victory for national interests, underscores a harsh economic reality: Niamey’s dire need for […]
The latest surge in hostilities led by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Front for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA) has thrust Mali back into the spotlight, revealing a deeper geopolitical chessboard where Morocco and Algeria are locked in a silent but intense struggle for influence. Contrary to the […]
The Senegalese Minister of Finance, Cheikh Diba, recently addressed the National Assembly, revealing that the Economic and Social Recovery Plan (PRES) has generated 63.4 billion CFA francs this year. These figures were disclosed amid tense negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (FMI), prompting Waly Diouf Bodian, political advisor to Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, to vigorously […]