Politique

  Amidst a backdrop of criticism and contention surrounding the convocation of the extraordinary parliamentary session, National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko took the floor this Monday. He aimed to clarify …

Ousmane Sonko sets legislative course at extraordinary national assembly session Read More

A significant political divergence has emerged between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former associate, Ousmane Sonko. Against this backdrop, Sonko’s political faction is now voicing concerns that President Faye, …

Senegal: local election postponement fears amid presidential-ally rift Read More

Deputies within the National Assembly commenced a series of technical commission reviews this Wednesday, August 12, 2026, focusing on pivotal legislative proposals. These include a comprehensive new Labor Code and …

Ousmane Sonko leads national assembly commissions in pivotal legislative reviews Read More

The Managing Director of Senegal’s State Property Management and Exploitation Company (SOGEPA), Elimane Pouye, has firmly rejected assertions that former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was the sole recipient of political …

Senegal political funds: SOGEPA chief challenges claims about Ousmane Sonko Read More

Tchad: when presidential pardons become a political tool The recent address by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno during Chad’s annual Independence Day celebrations marked a symbolic milestone after years in …

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How Benin’s Senate Will Exercise Its Decision-Making Powers Porto-Novo has recently adopted a comprehensive internal regulation for Benin’s Senate, finalized on July 30, 2026. This landmark document outlines the five …

How Benin’s senate will make decisions through five key acts Read More

In Côte d’Ivoire, a significant restructuring is underway at the helm of the Parti populaire africain de Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). Five prominent leaders have been entrusted with key responsibilities previously …

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A prominent figure in Senegalese politics, former minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye, has reignited discussions about the management of special funds allocated to the Prime Minister’s office. During a televised appearance, …

Senegal political funds controversy: Sonko first to access special prime ministerial funds Read More

The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, inaugurated the first extraordinary parliamentary session of the year in Senegal on Monday, August 10. Over a fortnight, lawmakers are set to …

Senegal: pastef reignites constitutional reform and secret funds oversight debate Read More

Laurent Gbagbo restructures PPA-CI with shared leadership model On August 10, 2026, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo announced a significant restructuring of the leadership of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte …

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Aly Ngouille Ndiaye has clarified that Ousmane Sonko’s personal political fund, amounting to 1.7 billion FCFA, was reportedly entirely depleted before Sonko requested additional budgetary support, thereby raising significant questions …

Aly Ngouille Ndiaye’s revelations on Ousmane Sonko’s secret political funds Read More

In Sénégal, political circles are buzzing with speculation regarding President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s intentions concerning the upcoming electoral calendar. A key question has emerged: is the current administration considering a …

Sénégal: is Bassirou Diomaye Faye seeking to postpone the january 2027 elections? Read More