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From Touba, on Sunday, July 12, 2026, during the inauguration of his party’s local headquarters, Ousmane Sonko, the influential leader of Pastef and President of the National Assembly, delivered a …
Ousmane Sonko challenges president Faye from Touba, warns of legislative blockades Read More
Economy Senegal’s extractive sector shifts away from political influence Following an initial phase favoring party loyalists, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is now prioritizing technical expertise in key state-owned enterprises Dakar …
Senegal’s extractive sector shifts away from political influence Read More
Politique Recent political analysis highlights a growing rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Senegal. This perceived personal conflict is viewed by observers as a …
Senegal’s democratic future: navigating the faye-sonko dynamic Read More
Politique Gabon strengthens strategic partnership with India Libreville – As global partnerships evolve and emerging economies gain prominence, Gabon is actively expanding its diplomatic footprint across Asia. This strategic move …
Gabon strengthens strategic partnership with India Read More
In the heart of Dakar, a small but determined group of women made their voices heard this past Sunday. With banners held high and slogans ringing through the streets, they …
Feminicides in Dakar: women take to the streets to demand urgent government action Read More
Behind the address delivered this Sunday in Sadio, within the Diourbel region, Ousmane Sonko presented what appeared less as a call to action and more as a thinly veiled reckoning …
Ousmane Sonko’s public challenge to President Diomaye Faye’s direction Read More
Ferran Torres bientôt au PSG ? Après le départ de Gonçalo Ramos, le PSG attend du monde pour le remplacer. L’avant-centre espagnol Ferran Torres semble être la piste privilégiée puisque …
Psg-ferran-torres accord-confirmé Read More
Listen to the article While global powers race to dominate the AI landscape with ever-more-powerful algorithms, Gabon is charting a distinctly different course. Speaking at the UN-backed Global Dialogue on …
Gabon advocates for human-centered ai governance at global dialogue Read More
Key points Report: A major international outlet documents the deepening political divide in Senegal Constitutional reform: Parliament passed a controversial bill in late June, later struck down by the Constitutional …
Senegal’s political fracture: Faye and Sonko’s power struggle in focus Read More
After more than a year of strained relations, Algeria and Mali have successfully re-established full diplomatic ties. Both nations have taken significant steps to normalize their engagement, including the return …
Algeria and Mali restore full diplomatic ties after year-long dispute Read More
The dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office and the reshuffling of the executive branch have ushered in a new political chapter in Senegal. For the first time …
Pastef’s survival hinges on Sonko’s charismatic leadership Read More
The Ferran Torres transfer narrative appears to be unfolding with remarkable speed. The Barcelona forward is set to participate in a World Cup semi-final against France this coming Tuesday, July …
Ferran Torres to PSG: Luis Enrique’s personal letter sways barcelona forward Read More