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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
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
Ousmane Sonko, recently dismissed from his position as Prime Minister of Senegal, has shared his perspective on the circumstances surrounding his departure and the strained relationship with President Bassirou Diomaye …
Sonko speaks out after dismissal from Senegal’s prime minister role Read More
Niger and Benin have taken a decisive step toward mending bilateral ties with the establishment of a joint expert committee. The announcement follows a high-level working visit by Benin’s President …
Benin Niger experts committee to reopen border in 15 days Read More
Bénin and Niger have taken a significant step forward in mending bilateral ties following a high-level meeting in Niamey. During the working visit by Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni on June …
Benin and Niger to reopen border in 15 days with expert committee Read More
When China announced its zero tariff policy for imports from 53 African nations—including Côte d’Ivoire—on May 1, 2026, it marked a pivotal shift in Sino-African trade relations. Beyond symbolism, this …
China’s zero tariff policy: a game-changer for Côte d’Ivoire’s exports Read More
The newly elected President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, made a brief but significant diplomatic stopover in Niger this past Tuesday, June 2, marking his first official visit since the military …
Benin’s romuald wadagni makes historic visit to Niger amid diplomatic thaw Read More
For some, an inevitable rupture A few minutes before his class, Mamadou Bah, a student at the Faculty of Economics and Management, offered a different perspective, suggesting that this separation …
Senegal’s political shift: the unexpected split between Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko Read More
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
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