Senegal’s Political Spotlight: Sonko’s High-Stakes Assembly Showdown The stage is set for a pivotal moment in Senegal’s political arena. This Friday, May 22, 2026, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will face

During the inauguration of the second SENEGAL SPACE WEEK, General Birame Diop, the esteemed Minister of Armed Forces and representative of President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, delivered a compelling address.

The Malian junta’s decision to prioritize counterinsurgency operations against Tuareg rebels in the North following the 2021 deployment of Russian mercenaries has backfired, analysts warn. The move allowed jihadist factions

African Politics & Diplomacy Dakar reshapes African Francophonie as new power dynamics emerge 164 views Libreville, May 19, 2026 — Tensions ran high behind the diplomatic smiles at Dakar’s Francophonie

internal strife boils over in pastef as 2027 elections loom Amidst the dynamic landscape of Sahel current affairs, the Pastef party is currently navigating intense internal discord, a mere year

APR delegation challenges political detentions before Serigne Mountakha Mbacké in Touba The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has intensified its outreach in Touba following the detention of Pape Malick Ndour,

political storm over Ndiaga Seck’s arrest: Cheikh Bara Ndiaye’s fiery defense of Ousmane Sonko The detention of opposition figure Ndiaga Seck has ignited fierce debates, with accusations of political interference

In a bold assessment of Senegal’s political landscape, former Minister and key figure in the Front pour la défense de la démocratie et de la République (FDR), Oumar Sarr, has

As a Sahel Reporter covering Sahel current affairs, I witnessed a vibrant demonstration of public enthusiasm in Dakar. Ousmane Sonko, the influential leader of the ruling Pastef party and current

In Côte d’Ivoire, political circles are closely monitoring the leadership of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), where former President Laurent Gbagbo is deliberately maintaining ambiguity regarding

The African Peoples’ Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) convened its inaugural ordinary congress on May 14, 2026, at the Palais de la Culture in Treichville, Abidjan. This pivotal political gathering

The Senegalese electoral code has officially undergone a significant transformation, now fully integrated into the nation’s legal framework. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who assumed office in April 2024, signed the