Laurent gbagbo retains ppa-ci leadership in Côte d’Ivoire
Laurent Gbagbo retains PPA-CI leadership in Côte d’Ivoire Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been confirmed at the helm of the Parti des peuples africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) following its inaugural ordinary congress. Despite earlier indications of a potential withdrawal, his enduring leadership continues to energize supporters, even as the party navigates a challenging […]
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Laurent gbagbo reconfirmed as ppa-ci president in Côte d’Ivoire
Despite previous indications of a potential political retreat, Laurent Gbagbo has been re-elected to lead the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). The former Ivorian head of state, now in his eighties, had previously contemplated stepping back from active politics, particularly after being barred from the most recent Ivorian presidential election due to a legal […]
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PASTEF prepares for congress, Ousmane Sonko’s leadership set for renewal
PASTEF prepares for congress, Ousmane Sonko’s leadership set for renewal As PASTEF moves forward with its critical preparations, the party has officially opened the submission period for presidential candidacies ahead of its upcoming congress. This significant internal event marks a key moment for the political formation. The party’s Haute Autorité de Régulation du Parti (HARP) […]
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Laurent Gbagbo’s re-election: a strategic move for Côte d’Ivoire’s PPA-CI
The anticipation was palpable, and the outcome delivered with solemnity. From its congress in Abidjan, the African Peoples’ Party – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) officially reinstated Laurent Gbagbo as its president on Thursday, May 14, 2026. At 81 years old, the former Ivorian head of state embarks on another term leading the political entity he established […]
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Chadian opposition slams politicised justice after gcap verdict
Chad Chadian opposition condemns politicized justice after GCAP leaders sentenced Following the eight-year prison sentences handed down to eight GCAP leaders, the Patriotes movement accuses authorities of weaponizing the justice system and urges nationwide protests and international pressure. Reporting May 13, 2026 — 2 min read Share The Patriotes movement has escalated its criticism of […]
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Senegal constitutional reform who benefits most from sonko
Mehdi Ba Pastef Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye The Senegalese president’s push for constitutional reform is reshaping the country’s political landscape. With a clear agenda to decentralize power and strengthen institutional checks, the changes could tip the scales in favor of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, analysts warn. a strategic shift in presidential powers In a […]
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Senegal’s constitutional reform: how Ousmane Sonko stands to gain
Why Senegal’s constitutional shake-up could reshape power dynamics When President Bassirou Diomaye Faye addressed journalists on National Day last April, his words carried more weight than a ceremonial speech. «I want strong CEOs, powerful ministers, and a super-strong Prime Minister,» he declared. «I don’t want to be the kind of president who holds all the […]
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Bénin: patrice talon’s final cabinet meeting signals smooth presidential transition
A significant moment unfolded this Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at the Palais de la Marina, as Bénin’s outgoing President Patrice Talon presided over his concluding Council of Ministers. This pivotal gathering, marking the culmination of his two terms leading the nation, was notably attended by President-elect Romuald Wadagni, whose presence underscored the imminent transfer of […]
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Tchad faces alarming political and security turmoil, opposition party warns
During a press briefing held this Wednesday, May 13, at its headquarters in Bololo, N’Djamena’s 2nd arrondissement, the political party Les Patriotes delivered a scathing indictment of the nation’s escalating political and security crisis. Hisseine Abdoulaye, the party’s spokesperson, described the situation as « a chaotic politico-security landscape » and condemned the « unjust » […]
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Tchad: opposition warns of shrinking political freedoms after GCAP leaders sentenced
The eight-year prison sentences handed down to eight opposition leaders from the Collectif des Forces pour le Changement (GCAP) on May 8, 2026, have sparked widespread concern across Chad’s political landscape. Opposition figures describe the ruling as a stark indicator of a troubling shift in the nation’s democratic climate, signaling a dangerous erosion of public […]
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What happens to GCAP Chad after leadership convictions
What’s next for GCAP in Chad after eight leaders sentenced? In Chad, the future of the Gouvernement de Concertation pour l’Action Politique (GCAP) hangs in the balance following the recent legal verdict against eight of its senior members. The court’s decision has sparked intense debate about the movement’s trajectory and its capacity to remain a […]
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Côte d’Ivoire: alassane ouattara strengthens rhdp party leadership
President Alassane Ouattara has announced sweeping reforms within the Rassemblement des Houphouëtistes pour la Démocratie et la Paix (RHDP), Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling coalition, aimed at tightening party discipline and streamlining operations. Key changes in party structure During a high-level meeting held in Abidjan on May 7, the Ivorian leader outlined plans to establish several new […]
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