Category: Politics

21 May 2026 Reading time: 4 minutes File generated on Mawunyo Hermann Boko Journalist specializing in Senegalese affairs Macky Sall Legal proceedings targeting Pape Malick Ndour: what the courts allege The former Senegalese Youth Minister, […]

Mohamed Maouloud assumes leadership of Mauritania’s opposition coalition amid a pivotal moment, following the historic turnout of tens of thousands at a mass rally in Nouakchott. The road ahead for Mauritania’s opposition coalition Mauritania stands […]

Mali’s anti-terror fight and state security detentions: where is the balance? David Baché Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 3:16 AM UTC Add Yahoo as your preferred source to see our articles on Google. Families of […]

Laurent Gbagbo, the historic leader of the PPA-CI (Parti pour le Progrès et l’Ancienneté de Côte d’Ivoire), has taken a bold yet calculated step by stepping back from the party’s presidency while maintaining firm control […]

Rising internal divisions threaten Pastef’s unity ahead of elections With local elections just a year away, mounting tensions between prominent figures Abass Fall and Khouréchy Thiam risk tearing apart Senegal’s leading opposition party, Pastef. The […]

Senegal’s democracy faces a critical challenge in women’s leadership Despite Senegal’s reputation as a democratic leader in Africa, the country continues to grapple with persistent gender imbalances in decision-making roles. Recent data reveals a notable […]

Sonko’s Friday address: a turning point for Senegal’s electoral future This Friday, Senegal’s political landscape braces for a pivotal moment as Ousmane Sonko addresses the National Assembly in Dakar. The upcoming session follows the recent […]

The detention of political figure Ndiaga Seck has sparked widespread debate, particularly online. Charged with alleged unnatural acts, he was formally indicted by a Louga judge and remanded in custody this week. Amid the unfolding […]

In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of government will engage with Senegalese parliamentarians during a dedicated session focused on current […]

Mali’s unfolding crisis: between military rule and jihadist sharia Malians confront an agonizing dilemma, trapped between a floundering military government and triumphant jihadists vowing Sharia law. This is the anatomy of an inescapable political deadlock. […]

News Politics Ivorian civil society urges major electoral reform and inclusive political talks By Independent Ivorian Press – May 19, 2026 0 1 Facebook X Pinterest X WhatsApp The debate over electoral governance reform in […]

Navigating leadership constraints: Can Ousmane Sonko steer PASTEF past article 17? As the 2026 general congress of PASTEF approaches, the question of Ousmane Sonko’s eligibility to continue leading the party under the provisions of Article […]