Ousmane sonko concludes touba visits, highlights religious leaders’ role in Sénégal’s stability

Bringing his series of significant courtesy visits in Touba to a close, Mr. Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, recently engaged with several revered spiritual leaders. His itinerary included direct meetings with Serigne Cheikh Say Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of Serigne Souhaïbou Mbacké, followed by a visit to Serigne Cheikh Mbacké, who serves […]

Togo’s land reform aspirations confront entrenched systemic challenges

Following six decades marked by what is often characterized as inconsistent land management, the Togolese government has articulated a renewed ambition: to transform the land sector into a significant driver of economic growth. While this commitment appears promising on paper, it immediately encounters a far more complex reality on the ground. Many observers caution that, […]

Burkina Faso’s military leader rejects democracy in televised address

In a nationally televised address on Thursday evening, Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré made a striking declaration: the people of Burkina Faso must abandon any hope of democratic governance. “People must forget about democracy,” he stated firmly. “Democracy is not for us.” From promised transition to indefinite rule Traoré, who seized power three […]