Senegal political shift new government excludes pastef party

Senegal’s political landscape has shifted dramatically with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye forming a new government without representation from the Pastef party, led by his former ally Ousmane Sonko. The announcement

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Ousmane sonko’s national assembly seat under threat in Senegal

Ousmane Sonko’s National Assembly Seat Under Threat in Senegal Ousmane Sonko is currently confronting a notable challenge concerning his seat within the National Assembly. A formal appeal has been initiated

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Togo stands still: a silent protest against decades of entrenched power

June 6, 2026, is not just another day of protest—it is a day of deliberate rupture. Since 1967, Togo has been governed by a deeply rooted system built on clan

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Senegal political tensions between diomaye and sonko run deep

Share Mehdi Ba From allies to adversaries: the fractured bond between Diomaye and Sonko In the ever-shifting landscape of Senegalese politics, few partnerships have captivated and confused observers as much

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Romuald Wadagni’s Bénin presidency: charting a course of continuity and change

Just one week into his tenure, Bénin’s newly inaugurated president, Romuald Wadagni, is already making his mark on the executive branch. As the designated successor to Patrice Talon, under whom

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Ousmane sonko maps pastef’s ideological course ahead of inaugural congress

With the first ordinary congress of the Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) party just weeks away, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, its Secretary-General Ousmane Sonko

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Morocco leverages tourism to cement control over Western Sahara

The marketing emails are enticing: invitations to a “next Moroccan adventure” featuring the windswept shores of Dakhla. This city, perched on a narrow peninsula where the Sahara desert meets the

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Senegal political shift after presidential shakeup

The long-anticipated political storm in Senegal has finally erupted in Dakar. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a move that definitively severs the

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Togo’s anc denounces proposed constitutional overhaul talks

The Alliance Nationale pour le Changement (ANC) has voiced strong opposition to recent speculation regarding a new political dialogue centered on a potential revision of the Togolese Constitution. In a

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Ousmane Sonko mourns spiritual mentor Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké

In a deeply personal tribute that resonated with grief and gratitude, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef movement, paid heartfelt homage to Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké, a revered spiritual figure

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Chad decentralization debate: senator criticizes overcentralization hurdles

Chad decentralization debate: senator criticizes overcentralization hurdles The debate on decentralization in Chad has reached a critical juncture, with former Prime Minister and current Senator Albert Pahimi Padacké leading the

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How will Bassirou Diomaye Faye shape Senegal’s future governance

Recent political developments in Senegal have sparked intense debate about the direction of governance under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The reshuffle within the ruling coalition, particularly the unexpected rise of

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