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Dakar — Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has strongly condemned a move by opposition parliamentarians and independents seeking to overturn his reinstatement as a member of the National …
Political conspiracy claims after Senegal parliament reinstatement bid Read More
Senegal’s political landscape witnessed a significant development as Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef movement, addressed the nation through a formal press statement. The declaration, delivered on June 2, 2026, …
Press statement from Senegal’s sonko on pastef’s future plans Read More
Chad examines two-year progress of presidential program N’Djaména hosted a pivotal technical validation workshop last week, as the General Secretariat of the Government scrutinized the biennial report on the President’s …
Chad examines two-year progress of presidential program Read More
The Gabon has been elected as a vice-president at the United Nations General Assembly’s 81st session, a significant milestone marking the country’s return to the UN‘s governing body after nearly …
Gabon secures vice-presidency at UN’s 81st session Read More
The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, received his Beninese counterpart, Romuald Wadagni, in Ouagadougou for an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The talks centered on security …
Burkina Faso and Benin deepen security and trade ties Read More
The tranquil journey of civilians on Mali’s Bamako-Kayes highway turned into a nightmare on Monday when an explosive device detonated beneath a passenger bus, leaving eight dead and 42 injured. …
Deadly mine blast on Bamako-Kayes highway in Mali Read More
After being excluded from the latest government reshuffle in Ouagadougou, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, broke his silence to address the nation. His statements, delivered in front of …
Ouagadougou political tension as sonko criticizes president’s silence Read More
During a press briefing that sent shockwaves through political circles, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Patriotic Front for Change (PASTEF), openly criticized the negotiations that shaped the formation of Senegal’s …
Ousmane sonko rejects new government citing lack of influence Read More
The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has shared new insights into his interactions with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, particularly concerning the process that led to the establishment of the new …
Ousmane Sonko alleges strategy to weaken Pastef, details government formation talks Read More
Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, recently addressed the media to lift the veil on the circumstances surrounding his removal from office. His statements put an end to weeks …
Ousmane Sonko reveals reasons behind his dismissal in blunt terms Read More
Unveiling the shadow economy behind Wagner’s African footprint The Global Initiative has exposed a clandestine financial network that sustains the operations of the controversial Wagner Group across Africa. This intricate …
Criminal networks fueling Wagner’s african operations exposed Read More
Morocco and the United Kingdom are setting ambitious goals to double bilateral trade and accelerate mutual investments, leveraging the transformative potential of major infrastructure projects and the upcoming 2030 FIFA …
Morocco and UK aim for trade surge ahead of 2030 World Cup projects Read More