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Burkina Faso 2029 election: is Ousmane Sonko’s candidacy at risk despite reforms? As the nation gears up for the 2029 presidential election, the eligibility of Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef movement, remains a hotly […]
Senegal’s political chessboard: inside the Ndiaga Seck affair and Sonko’s election strategy As Senegal braces for pivotal electoral moments, the unfolding Ndiaga Seck affair is reshaping the political landscape. Imam Kanté dissects the latest developments […]
Unexpected confrontation at Keur Gorgui residence sparks political appeal An unusual confrontation unfolded at the Keur Gorgui residence in Dakar, where a high-stakes meeting of the PASTEF political bureau was underway at the home of […]
The leadership of the Pastef party convened an urgent meeting at Keur Gorgui this past Friday, just three weeks ahead of their landmark national congress. Ousmane Sonko, the party’s founder, hosted key figures including veteran […]
Senegal’s PASTEF gears up for pivotal congress with strategic overhaul In the heart of Dakar’s Cité Keur Gorgui, Ousmane Sonko’s residence buzzed with political energy on the evening of May 15, 2026. Less than three […]
Ivorian political circles are abuzz after the surprise announcement that Laurent Gbagbo will remain at the helm of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). The decision, made during the party’s first ordinary […]
Senegal’s political arena shaken by Waly Diouf Bodiang’s fiery remarks against Serigne Gueye Diop An intense political confrontation has erupted in Senegal after Waly Diouf Bodiang, Director General of the Dakar Port Authority, publicly accused […]
The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has voiced fierce outrage over the arrest of its member, Pape Malick Ndour, following a court-issued detention order in the PRODAC case. In an official statement, the party led […]
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 […]
PPA-CI excludes dissident leaders from landmark congress The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has barred several prominent party members and activists from attending its first ordinary congress, […]
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 […]