Niamey’s mass evictions: 26,000 citizens displaced without compensation
In Niamey, the declaration of a large-scale eviction affecting 26,000 individuals has ignited a legitimate wave of indignation across civil society. By executing this extensive operation without any accompanying support measures or resettlement strategy, the transitional government, under the leadership of General Abdourahamane Tiani, has opted for brute force, thereby disregarding fundamental human rights. A […]
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Aïssatou Diop Fall faces legal challenges in Senegal over Ousmane Sonko remarks
Aïssatou Diop Fall faces legal challenges in Senegal over Ousmane Sonko remarks Aïssatou Diop Fall, a prominent journalist and television channel director, has been summoned by Senegal’s Special Cybersecurity Division (DSC) following contentious comments made about political figure Ousmane Sonko. Despite her subsequent public apologies, she now confronts significant legal repercussions stemming from her statements […]
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire: mother’s day unity and gbagbo’s 81st birthday capture headlines
Abidjan– The celebration of Mother’s Day in Aboisso, marked by the significant presence of former First Ladies Henriette Bédié and Simone Gbagbo alongside current First Lady Dominique Ouattara, dominated the front pages of daily newspapers this Monday. The 81st birthday of former President Laurent Gbagbo also garnered considerable attention across several publications, while other titles […]
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Constitutional council challenge: ousmane sonko’s national assembly re-entry in question
Ousmane Sonko is currently navigating a significant new challenge concerning his position in the National Assembly. A formal appeal has been lodged against his election by a group of non-aligned deputies. This legal contestation, which has garnered backing from various opposition factions, brings to the forefront critical legal and political dilemmas. Such developments are poised […]
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Togo’s silent revolution: why the 6 June protest calls for a system pause
On 6 June 2026, Togo will witness more than a protest—it will be a deliberate pause, a strategic withdrawal from a political system that has defined the nation since 1967. Instead of marching through the streets, the people of Togo, led by the M66 movement and supported by a united opposition, are choosing to step […]
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Senegal’s political divide: the deep-rooted clash between Diomaye and Sonko
Mehdi Ba Senegal specialist and journalist Pastef Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye Published today at 07:56 Reading time: 11 minutes. File generated on The political landscape in Senegal has been shaken by a growing rift between two influential figures: Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the nation’s president, and Ousmane Sonko, a leading opposition leader. This fracture, which […]
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Benin president’s first official visit to Abidjan signals strong ties with ivory coast
Home Bénin Bénin-Ivory Coast relations: President Wadagni’s first official trip Bénin Politics Bénin-Ivory Coast relations: President Wadagni’s first official trip By Our Editorial Team – June 1, 2026 661 0 Just days after taking office, Bénin’s President Romuald Wadagni is set to embark on his first official foreign visit to Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The two-day […]
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Romuald wadagni’s Bénin presidency: navigating economic legacy and political evolution
Just one week into his tenure, Bénin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, is already asserting his leadership over the executive branch. As the designated successor to Patrice Talon, under whom he served as Minister of Economy and Finance for two consecutive terms, Wadagni is walking a fine line: aiming to safeguard the robust economic achievements of […]
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Ousmane Sonko outlines PASTEF’s ideological roadmap ahead of 2026 congress
With just days remaining until the first ordinary congress of the Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) party, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, Secretary General Ousmane Sonko has issued a comprehensive statement. This extensive document chronicles the movement’s journey and articulates the ambitious objectives for the upcoming gathering. In his […]
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A new push for Julian Alvarez: psg’s strategic move to avoid pre-final distractions
Despite a contract extending until June 30, 2030, Julian Alvarez could potentially depart Atlético de Madrid during the current summer transfer window. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Barcelona are reportedly vying to secure the services of the Argentine international. To maintain focus and prevent internal disruptions in Paris, the leadership of the red and blue […]
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Morocco uses tourism to cement its presence in Western Sahara
In March, my inbox received a promotional message from Ryanair, the Irish carrier, asking if I was prepared for my “next Moroccan adventure.” Dakhla, a city perched on a windswept peninsula where the Sahara meets the Atlantic, appeared undeniably enticing. The journey would require a stop in Madrid, but from the Spanish capital, round-trip tickets […]
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Journalist aïssatou diop fall summoned over ousmane sonko remarks
journalist aïssatou diop fall summoned over ousmane sonko remarks Prominent journalist Aïssatou Diop Fall is currently facing repercussions for her contentious remarks concerning Ousmane Sonko, which included a controversial call for his abduction. Despite having issued public apologies, she has been formally summoned to appear before investigators at the Special Cybersecurity Division to provide a […]
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