Local Politics

In a significant move on Thursday, July 30, 2026, Paul Kessany, Gabon’s Minister of Youth, Sports, Cultural Radiance, and Arts, formalized a framework agreement for the transfer of competencies with the Libreville Commune. This action marks a pivotal step in implementing the decentralization policy championed by President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Head of State and […]

The Rally of the Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) has reshaped Côte d’Ivoire’s political landscape, emerging as a formidable force in the country’s governance. From its inception to its current dominance, this party has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s future. Origins and Founding Principles The RHDP was established on a foundation […]

The spiritual leader of Senegal’s Mouride brotherhood, Serigne Mountakha Mbacké, has renewed calls for national peace, unity, and social cohesion ahead of the 2026 Grand Magal of Touba. On July 30, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, paid a courtesy visit to the Khalife general in the holy city of Touba. The meeting centered […]

Senegal’s constitutional overhaul: navigating pastef’s internal political divide Madièye MBODJ, the esteemed Vice-President of Pastef-Les Patriotes, has meticulously examined the ongoing constitutional revision process in Sénégal. His detailed analysis arrives during a period of significant political realignment, marked by an undeniable schism within the nation’s governing party, Pastef-Les Patriotes. A pivotal development in this landscape […]

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the prominent opposition coalition known as C64 is intensifying its resistance to the presidential camp’s proposed constitutional overhaul. From Kinshasa, leaders of the alliance have reiterated their firm ultimatum to Head of State Félix Tshisekedi, demanding the complete abandonment of any initiative to amend the nation’s foundational law. This […]

The Senegalese Prime Minister’s Office has unveiled a significant directive concerning the monitoring of state-controlled entities. Signed by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, this instruction is addressed to all government members and aims to streamline the relationship between ministerial departments and their affiliated organizations, including executive agencies, national companies, public establishments, and similar structures. This text […]

Lansana Gagny Sakho accuses Ousmane Sonko of abandoning state institutions After Senegal’s political transition, he turned down a high-profile water and sanitation ministry position, standing firm on his principles instead of pursuing personal gain. Lansana Gagny Sakho, a prominent political figure who once supported Ousmane Sonko but now backs President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Kiiraay party, […]

Ousmane Sonko s’oppose fermement à un report des élections locales de 2027 Ousmane Sonko a réaffirmé l’importance cruciale de maintenir la date des élections locales de janvier 2027, soulignant que leur report serait inacceptable après le sacrifice de trois vies pour empêcher un précédent report. Ousmane Sonko s’est prononcé sur les spéculations relatives au report […]

A Senegalese minister has extensively addressed the contentious issue of political fund management and credits allocated to the Primature during Ousmane Sonko’s tenure. This public statement emerges amidst a dynamic political climate, notably marked by Sonko’s recent political realignment. He officially dissolved his Awalé party to integrate into Kiiraay, the new political entity launched by […]

Le ministre de l'Énergie et du Pétrole, Dr Abdourahmane Diouf, a tenu un discours sans détour sur la fracture qui traverse le parti Pastef et les tensions persistantes entre le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et Ousmane Sonko. Selon le ministre, la responsabilité de cette rupture incombe entièrement au parti Pastef et à son leader. « […]

In a notable public address, Ousmane Sonko, the president of Pastef, directly corrected former minister Maimouna Dièye following remarks she made during the party’s membership card sales launch event held this Saturday in Khombole. Addressing party activists, Maimouna Dièye had stated, “I am pleased to be here today, but above all, to speak in the […]