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In a bold response to the opposition’s latest move, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has denounced what he calls a deliberate political conspiracy aimed at blocking his reinstatement as a member of parliament. […]
us sanctions congolo rebel leaders amid eastern drc instability people detained by m23 rebels in goma Politics tuesday 2 june 2026 – 20:46 The united states treasury department has taken decisive action against destabilizing forces […]
politics New appointments to Cameroon’s top judicial council Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has issued a decree appointing new members to the Supreme Council of the Judiciary. The head of state has renewed the mandates of […]
Ousmane Sonko, leader of the political party Pastef – Le Patriotes, has issued a formal press statement addressing key national issues. The declaration comes at a pivotal moment for the party and its followers, reinforcing […]
Tchad Tchad assesses the president’s two-year progress report From June 2 to 5 in N’Djaména, government officials reviewed the biennial report evaluating the president’s policy program. A four-day workshop in N’Djaména has just wrapped up, […]
Gabon has been elected as a vice-president during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 session, joining 21 newly appointed vice-presidents. This milestone signifies the country’s return to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly’s top leadership body […]
During an official visit to Ouagadougou, the President of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, was welcomed by his Burkinabè counterpart, Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The two leaders engaged in high-level talks focused on strengthening bilateral relations, with a […]
SECURITY INCIDENT Deadly roadside bomb blast on Bamako-Kayes route claims eight lives in Mali A devastating explosion rocked the Bamako-Kayes highway in western Mali, leaving eight civilians dead and 42 others injured. The blast occurred […]
Former Prime Minister Sonko speaks out against President Faye In a rare public statement, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, has broken his silence following the recent cabinet reshuffle in which his party was […]
In a press briefing that captured nationwide attention, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, delivered a candid assessment of the failed negotiations leading up to the formation of Senegal’s latest government. The fiery exchange […]
In a press conference held on June 2, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party and former Prime Minister of Senegal, made bold allegations regarding the formation of the new government led by Prime Minister […]
Ousmane Sonko sheds light on his removal from office In a press conference held this Tuesday, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, disclosed the precise circumstances surrounding his dismissal from government. His remarks, delivered […]