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In Côte d’Ivoire, a significant chapter in the nation’s political journey has concluded. After a quarter-century overseeing and organizing national elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has officially ceased to …
Côte d’Ivoire: electoral commission dissolved, new political chapter begins Read More
Emmanuel Macron has chosen a confrontational tone to describe the state of relations between France and the military regimes of the Sahel. By asserting that Paris was “repaid with ingratitude,” …
Emmanuel macron confronts Sahel military regimes on cooperation breakdown Read More
Opposition coalition condemns politically motivated trials in Chad Leaders of the Patriotes party held a press briefing in N’Djaména to denounce what they describe as a deliberate misuse of the …
Tchad opposition condemns politically driven justice system Read More
In a bold move to redefine political governance, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has signaled his intention to overhaul Senegal’s constitutional framework. Speaking on National Day last April, he emphasized his …
Senegal constitutional reform could reshape power for ousmane sonko Read More
On April 4, 2025, during a press briefing marking National Day, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made his intentions clear: he intends to overhaul the balance of powers between the presidency …
Senegal’s constitutional reform: how Ousmane Sonko could gain the most Read More
Ivorian politician summoned by investigating judge Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, president of Aujourd’hui et Demain, la Côte d’Ivoire (Adci). Assalé Tiémoko Antoine, leader of the Ivorian political movement Aujourd’hui et Demain, …
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PDCI-RDA pushes for inclusive talks to resolve Côte d’Ivoire’s challenges The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire-Rally of the Democratic Forces of Africa (PDCI-RDA), the country’s main opposition party, has renewed …
Côte d’Ivoire opposition urges political dialogue with government Read More
At the Palais de la Marina in Cotonou, President Patrice Talon chaired his final cabinet meeting on May 13, 2026, just days before the official handover of power. The historic …
Bénin: Patrice Talon’s final cabinet meeting highlights legacy and transition Read More
Chad’s ‘Patriotes’ party slams escalating insecurity and political repression The ‘Les Patriotes’ political party held a press conference on Wednesday, May 13 at its headquarters in the Bololo district of …
Chad’s patriots warn of deepening political and security turmoil Read More
News Politics Tchad: opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP leaders sentenced By Staff Writer – May 13, 2026 0 1 FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp The sentencing of eight opposition leaders from …
Tchad: opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP leaders sentenced Read More
The future of Chad’s GCAP movement: a critical question In Chad, a significant political question has emerged regarding the trajectory and long-term viability of the GCAP movement, particularly following the …
Chad: charting the GCAP’s path after executive condemnations Read More
The economic landscape of Sénégal is under intense scrutiny as policymakers, economists, and civil society leaders convene in Dakar to address the nation’s escalating debt crisis. At the heart of …
Sénégal’s debt crisis fuels calls for bold reforms and imf alternatives Read More