Senegal: PASTEF party responds to Sonko resignation claims
Senegal: PASTEF party responds to Sonko resignation claims A recent internal meeting of PASTEF-Les Patriotes has sparked debate following rumors about a possible resignation by Ousmane Sonko. El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, addressed the situation with a strong statement on social media, reaffirming the party’s unity and determination. El Malick Ndiaye clarifies […]
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Senegal politics: reactions to sonko resignation claim stir controversy
Senegal political crisis: reactions to Sonko resignation claim A controversial announcement regarding Ousmane Sonko’s alleged resignation has triggered immediate reactions in Senegal’s political arena. The claim, made by journalist Madiambal Diagne, has prompted a sharp response from Amadou Ba, a leading figure in the PASTEF party, amid growing tensions and upcoming internal party elections. PASTEF […]
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Bundesliga match recap: werder bremen 0-2 borussia dortmund
Bundesliga clash: Werder Bremen succumbs to Borussia Dortmund Werder Bremen hosted Borussia Dortmund for the final matchday of the 2025-2026 Bundesliga season, delivering a 2-0 victory for the visitors in a tightly contested encounter at the Weserstadion. First half standoff ends goalless The opening 45 minutes saw both teams struggle to find an early breakthrough […]
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Ivorian political landscape shifts as gbagbo’s return sparks debate on presidential tenure
Actualité Politique Ivorian political landscape shifts as gbagbo’s return sparks debate on presidential tenure FacebookXPinterestWhatsApp = The reconfirmation of Laurent Gbagbo as the leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) continues to fuel considerable discussion within the Ivorian political arena. Following the party’s first ordinary congress in Abidjan, attorney Ange Rodrigue […]
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Waly Diouf Bodiang unleashes sharp critique on Serigne Gueye Diop, stirring Senegal’s political debate
Waly Diouf Bodiang unleashes sharp critique on Serigne Gueye Diop, stirring Senegal’s political debate A prominent figure, Waly Diouf Bodiang, has launched a direct challenge against Minister Serigne Gueye Diop, sharply criticizing his recent public statement and condemning what he labels as political maneuvers that amounted to a “fiasco.” This outspoken intervention has ignited a […]
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Senegal’s electoral code reform: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signs articles l29 and l30 into law
Senegal’s electoral code reform: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signs articles L29 and L30 into law President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially enacted Articles L29 and L30 of Senegal’s Electoral Code, marking a pivotal step forward in the country’s electoral framework reforms. This landmark decision, following a second parliamentary review, carries significant implications for upcoming elections. […]
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Burkina Faso halts cattle exports ahead of 2026 Tabaski, straining ivorian supply
Ouagadougou’s unprecedented decision to block all cattle exports just two weeks before Tabaski has sent shockwaves through Abidjan’s supply chains, leaving the city scrambling to secure 172,000 animals. The move, enforced via an interministerial decree signed on May 8 by Burkina Faso’s Ministries of Commerce, Agriculture, and Economy, takes effect on May 11. While authorities […]
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Dakar’s international literature festival returns for its fifth edition
Literary events / Cultural festival / Author discussions Dakar’s international literature festival returns for its fifth edition The highly anticipated Festival international de littérature de Dakar (FILID) is set to host its fifth annual edition at the prestigious Institut français du Sénégal. This year’s program promises an enriching series of literary exchanges, fostering dialogue and […]
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Laurent Gbagbo retains leadership of PPA-CI in Côte d’Ivoire
Politics Laurent Gbagbo re-elected as leader of Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI at Abidjan convention At a landmark ordinary congress held in Abidjan, members of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) overwhelmingly endorsed Laurent Gbagbo’s continued leadership of the party he founded after his return from The Hague. Marturin ATCHA |May 15, 2026|2 min […]
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Ppa-ci bans key members from upcoming congress amid internal party tensions
Internal party dispute leads to exclusion of prominent PPA-CI figures The Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has barred several high-ranking party officials and activists from attending its inaugural ordinary congress scheduled for May 14-15, 2026 in Abidjan. The decision follows their refusal to comply with the party’s […]
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Senegal arrests linked to alleged unnatural acts investigation
Matar Ndiaga Seck, a close associate of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) following an arrest warrant issued in Linguère. The detention stems from an ongoing probe into the arrest of 22 individuals in the Djoloff region on suspicion of involvement in unnatural acts. Investigators claim […]
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Benin agriculture revolution how government reforms boosted growth since 2016
From subsistence to success: Benin’s bold agricultural transformation Since 2016, Benin has undergone a profound agricultural revolution. A government-led strategy combining generous subsidies, rapid mechanization, and strategic land development has catapulted the sector to historic highs. From cotton to pineapple, maize to soybeans, agriculture now drives national growth and secures food supplies across the country. […]
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