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The political rift between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former ally Ousmane Sonko has left many young voters in shock, struggling to grasp the sudden collapse of their once-united …
Senegal’s diomaye sonko split baffles young voters Read More
Inside the political storm: Sonko’s account of his removal In a candid public address, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, shed light on the behind-the-scenes …
Sonko details reasons behind his dismissal as Prime Minister Read More
Following the July 2023 coup d’état in Niger and the subsequent imposition of stringent regional sanctions, the relationship between Cotonou and Niamey plunged into a severe crisis. This period was …
Benin’s patient diplomacy fosters Sahel reconciliation Read More
The opposition has escalated its institutional confrontation by filing a legal challenge to contest Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement as a deputy and subsequent election as President of the National Assembly. In …
Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement and election to National Assembly presidency challenged by opposition Read More
In a highly anticipated live event, prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko faced the press today, delivering his remarks just one day after the formal establishment of the new government. This …
Ousmane Sonko addresses media after new government formation Read More
The suspension of movement at the crossing points between Goma, located in the eastern République démocratique du Congo, and Gisenyi in Rwanda, is triggering significant alarm among the local population. …
Goma’s local commerce suffers under weight of border restrictions Read More
Just a week after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarked on his maiden foreign trip, choosing Nigeria as his first destination. On June 1, 2026, he landed in Lagos …
Bénin president romuald wadagni’s first official visit to Nigeria Read More
Human rightsBurkina Faso clampdown on civic space in Burkina Faso under military rule june 2, 2026 The arrest of imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso’s largest …
Clampdown on civic space in Burkina Faso under military rule Read More
The arrest of imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso’s largest student union have sent shockwaves through the nation, signaling a sharp tightening of civic freedoms under …
Civic space under strain in Burkina Faso’s military regimes Read More
In the wake of the newly formed government, Senegal’s political landscape braces for a significant press conference led by Ousmane Sonko, President of PASTEF-Les Patriotes. Scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, …
Senegal politics update: ousmane sonko to address press after government formation Read More
On Tuesday afternoon, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, President of the Republic of Bénin, arrived in Ouagadougou for an official visit of great strategic importance. The purpose of this trip is …
Regional diplomacy Wadagni and Traoré strengthen Burkina Faso Benin ties Read More
Ousmane Sonko is currently addressing the public live, an event that follows the recent formation of Senegal’s new government under Prime Minister Aliou Aminou Lo. This marks a pivotal moment …
Ousmane sonko addresses Senegal’s new government formation Read More