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Political analysis / Senegal Senegal’s political rift: president Faye and PM Sonko’s uneasy split Senegal’s political rift: president Faye and PM Sonko’s uneasy split 7 min read Caroline Roussy Senior Research Fellow at IRIS, Africa […]
Hamma Ag Mahmoud, a former minister under Mali’s military regime of the late 1980s, has officially joined the Coalition of Forces for the Republic (CFR), led by influential imam Mahmoud Dicko. His decision marks a […]
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Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko elected assembly speaker after cabinet reshuffle In a significant political shift, Ousmane Sonko has been elected as the new President of Senegal’s National Assembly just five days after his dismissal as […]
In a significant turn of events in Dakar, Senegal’s political arena has witnessed a dramatic shift with the election of Ousmane Sonko as President of the National Assembly. This development raises critical questions about the […]
Northern and central Mali no longer face sporadic armed attacks. For years, these regions have endured a relentless cycle of violence and civilian exhaustion. Recent offensives by the Group for the Support of Islam and […]
Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Ousmane Sonko assumes Assembly presidency RFI wednesday, 27 may 2026 at 4:03 am utc The election of Ousmane Sonko as President of Senegal’s National Assembly marks a sudden reversal of […]
An uneventful stalemate at Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium saw Saint-Étienne and Nice settle for a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs. The match lived up to its scoreless reputation, with both […]
This Tuesday evening, the Ligue 1 playoff first leg promises high stakes as OGC Nice face AS Saint-Étienne at the iconic Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium. The Aiglons, fresh off a Coupe de France final defeat against RC […]
Residents of M’béngou, a rural community located near Bamingui in the Central African Republic, have fled in panic following a violent incursion by armed groups reportedly linked to Russian mercenaries. The assault, which left several […]
Ousmane Sonko ascends to Senegal’s National Assembly leadership In a dramatic political turn of events, Ousmane Sonko has been appointed Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, capping a whirlwind week that saw him removed as Prime […]
The political landscape in Sénégal has shifted dramatically this week as Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, has been elected President of the National Assembly. Just days after being removed […]