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On June 2, 2026, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin embarked on an official visit to Niamey and Ouagadougou, marking his first foreign trip since taking office on May 24 of the same year. This diplomatic […]
PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo Congo law on referendum sparks heated debate in parliament The proposed law on organizing referendums has triggered sharp divisions between ruling and opposition factions in Kinshasa. The legislative session on […]
Romuald Wadagni, newly sworn in as President of Bénin, embarked on a two-city diplomatic mission this June 2nd, marking his first official foreign trip since taking office. The simultaneous visits to Niamey and Ouagadougou signal […]
Publié aujourd’hui à 06h50 Lecture : 7 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique Ibrahim Traoré By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst
Publié aujourd’hui à 06h50 Lecture : 7 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique Ibrahim Traoré By Marguerite Ndongo — Political and Security Analyst
Mali’s future hinges on political dialogue, not military victories How should Mali respond to the escalating violence from armed groups like the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM)? Is it possible to […]
Opposition lawmakers in the Sénégal National Assembly have formally petitioned the Constitutional Council, demanding it invalidate the May 24, 2026 decision reinstating Ousmane Sonko as a deputy. They argue the move breaches constitutional provisions and […]
Senegal’s president forms new government without Pastef party involvement The announcement of Senegal’s freshly appointed government came just twelve days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Ousmane Sonko from his official position—only to witness Sonko […]
PoliticsAfrica Burkina Faso’s popular revolution: promise or deception under Traoré? PoliticsAfrica L’Arbre à Palabres The adoption of Burkina Faso’s progressive revolution charter has reignited debates about the nation’s future, while Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s stance on […]
Ousmane Sonko’s refusal: a bold stand for Senegal’s political future The Patriotic Front (PASTEF) has formally declined its invitation to join Senegal’s new government, bringing prolonged negotiations to a definitive halt. This decisive move reflects […]
Senegal’s government reshuffle excludes ruling party amid political tensions President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formed a new government without representation from the ruling Patriotic Senegalese for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) party, led by former […]
Legal battle erupts over Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary reinstatement The National Assembly’s opposition bloc has formally filed a constitutional appeal challenging Ousmane Sonko’s restoration as a deputy, just days after his removal from government. The move […]