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Rumors swirling online this morning claimed an urgent meeting was organized by Ousmane Sonko at his residence in Keur Gorgui. The alleged gathering, reportedly scheduled for 6 PM, was said to involve key Pastef officials […]
The detention and subsequent sentencing of prominent Chadian opposition figure Succès Masra—former Prime Minister and leader of the Les Transformateurs party—has entered its second year, spotlighting what critics describe as the government’s growing intolerance toward […]
The world is witnessing a paradox in modern diplomacy: as Moscow’s strategic partners face growing turbulence, the Kremlin’s response has become a masterclass in strategic silence. Far from the image of an unyielding protector ready […]
African storytelling / literary festival / author talks Dakar’s International Literature Festival returns for fifth edition After four successful editions, the International Literature Festival of Dakar (FILID) is back, this time at the Institut français […]
In a move signaling heightened political activity within Senegal’s opposition landscape, Ousmane Sonko, founder and leader of the Pastef party, gathered his top-tier political team at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of […]
Politics Laurent Gbagbo re-elected leader of Ivory Coast’s PPA-CI Party members of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) gathered in Abidjan for their ordinary congress and reaffirmed their confidence in Laurent Gbagbo […]
Ousmane Sonko summons his team to Keur Gorgui residence Political leader Ousmane Sonko has called an urgent meeting of his key advisors at his residence in the Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The gathering, scheduled […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, has summoned key members of his political leadership for a crucial gathering this Friday, May 15, 2026 at his residence in Cité Keur Gorgui. Scheduled for […]
In a predictable turn of events, Laurent Gbagbo has once again solidified his leadership of the Ivorian Popular Party of Africa – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). The party’s recent congress in Treichville’s cultural palace saw him […]
A French national has been detained in Senegal under controversial circumstances, sparking diplomatic concern and renewed debate over human rights in the West African nation. Diplomatic sources confirmed that the individual was arrested in Dakar […]
Mali blocus: JNIM’s blockade sparks humanitarian crisis in Bamako The capital of Mali, Bamako, has been under siege since April 30, with jihadists from the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) enforcing […]
During a high-level meeting in N’Djamena, Chad’s Prime Minister, Mr. Allamaye Halina, warmly received Mr. Abdelkader Djellaoui, Algeria’s Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure. The encounter centered on Algeria’s pivotal role in fostering bilateral […]