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The Ivorian head of state, President Alassane Ouattara, is set to implement significant restructuring within his political party, the Rassemblement des houphouëtistes pour la démocratie et la paix (RHDP). During …
Ivorian president Ouattara strengthens RHDP party structure Read More
Tchad: Opposition Leaders Condemn Growing Restrictions on Political Rights Eight high-profile opposition figures in Chad, including members of the GCAP coalition, have been sentenced to eight years in prison, sparking …
Tchad: opposition voices alarm over shrinking political freedoms Read More
The relationship between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has become a focal point for opposition scrutiny. Abdou Mbow, a prominent figure in the Takku Wallu …
Senegal’s power duo faces rising institutional tensions Read More
The Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has long been a flashpoint in Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape, repeatedly clashing with both the government and opposition factions. On May 6, the government announced …
Côte d’Ivoire: why the dissolution of the electoral commission matters Read More
The requirement for public officials to declare their assets is once again proving to be a critical measure of credibility for Senegal’s executive branch. Reports from Dakar indicate that numerous …
Senegal’s asset declaration challenge: ministers under scrutiny Read More
The Senegalese state has clearly defined its stance at the highest echelons. During a meeting held in Dakar on Monday, El Malick Ndiaye, the president of the National Assembly, firmly …
El Malick Ndiaye champions sovereign debt management for Senegal Read More
Mawunyo Hermann Boko Journalist specializing in Senegalese politics Marième Soumaré Dakar-based journalist Pastef Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Since assuming office, Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has navigated a complex …
Senegal politics: navigating power between Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko Read More
Togo political opening: a new chapter for opposition groups? After years of prohibiting public gatherings, Togo‘s opposition coalition has secured official permission to organize a major rally in Lomé. The …
Togo political opening after years of opposition bans Read More
After years of stringent restrictions on public gatherings, Togo’s opposition coalition has successfully organized a permitted rally in Lomé. This landmark event raises a critical question: Is the country witnessing …
Togo’s political thaw: opposition gains ground with authorized rally Read More
Senegal politics: pastef loses youth council amid minister controversies Senegal is experiencing a turbulent political landscape this week as the Pastef party faces setbacks in critical elections while rumors of …
Senegal politics: pastef loses youth council amid minister controversies Read More
In Mbour, his hometown, the presidential coalition Diomaye Président made a deliberate move to signal a shift in its relationship with the Pastef party. The gathering, framed as a performance …
Senegal’s Diomaye Faye distances himself from Pastef ahead of 2029 vote Read More
The political landscape in Chad has been shaken by recent events. The dissolution of the GCAP by the Supreme Court and the subsequent eight-year prison sentences handed down to its …
Opposition in Chad survives despite judicial repression Read More