Category: Politics

Chad’s reconciliation illusion: how presidential pardon shapes politics President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s recent address on Chad’s independence day, August 11, reflects a calculated political strategy blending republican authority with strategic magnanimity to sway public […]

In Côte d’Ivoire, a significant restructuring is underway within the ranks of the Parti populaire africain de Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). Laurent Gbagbo, the former president and current leader of the party, has delegated key responsibilities […]

Ivorian political shift: Gbagbo introduces shared leadership at PPA-CI Laurent Gbagbo, the leader of the Ivorian Popular Party of Africans (PPA-CI), has appointed five key figures to strategic roles within the party. This reorganization, announced […]

Aly Ngouille Ndiaye has brought transparency concerns to the forefront regarding Ousmane Sonko’s personal political funds. The former Interior Minister revealed that the 1.7 billion FCFA allocation, designated for Sonko, was reportedly fully expended before […]

As the nation of Sénégal looks ahead to the pivotal January 2027 elections, a significant question is circulating among political circles: is President Bassirou Diomaye Faye contemplating a postponement of these crucial polls? President Faye […]

Parliamentary inquiry commissions: justice ministry responds to Ousmane Sonko During the opening of the extraordinary session, the National Assembly president clarified the legal framework governing parliamentary inquiry commissions, addressing recent criticisms about their legitimacy. The […]

Witness the opening moments of the extraordinary parliamentary session in Dakar, as lawmakers engage in intense discussions following the launch of critical investigations. Key moments from the extraordinary session The extraordinary session of the Sénégal […]

Malick Sall Governance and public affairs consultant Pastef Why special funds need protection in Senegal’s governance In Senegal, the debate over the confidentiality of special funds has intensified following recent political developments. These funds, often […]

Boubacar Sidiki Haidara Journalist specializing in Sahelian affairs Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno Succès Masra A year after his detention, Succès Masra, Chad’s foremost opposition figure, has navigated a complex maze of secret negotiations with the […]

Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo reshapes PPA-CI leadership with five new appointees RFI Mon, 10 Aug 2026 at 4:55 PM UTC A shift in Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape unfolds as former President Laurent Gbagbo revamps the […]

Ousmane Sonko exposes systemic reshuffle in Senegal’s leadership In a candid address, Ousmane Sonko dissected the evolving power dynamics reshaping Senegal’s political landscape, warning of a troubling regression. During a high-energy rally in Dahra Djoloff […]

The former Ivorian President and current leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), Laurent Gbagbo, has taken a significant step to restructure his party’s leadership by delegating key presidential powers to five prominent […]