Senegal’s national assembly advances key legislative reforms
Deputies at Senegal’s National Assembly commenced technical commission reviews this Wednesday, August 12, 2026, focusing on pivotal legislative drafts. These include significant updates to the Labor Code and a bill concerning asset declarations for elected officials. The National Assembly is currently engaged in an intensive week of technical committee deliberations, addressing several key legislative proposals. […]
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Samuel Mvondo Ayolo: Biya’s steadfast guardian, from Geneva to Yaoundé
Franck Biya Samuel Mvondo Ayolo Paul Biya By Maimouna Kaboré — Editor-in-Chief
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Chad reconciliation politics: how presidential pardons shape public perception
Chad Chad’s reconciliation mirage: how presidential clemency becomes a political tool Editorial Staff August 11, 2026 — 3-minute read Share President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s recent address during Chad’s Independence Day celebrations on August 11 serves as a symbolic milestone after years in power. It reveals a classic political communication strategy: blending republican firmness with […]
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Leadership shift in ivoire’s ppa-ci party ahead of gbagbo era
In Côte d’Ivoire, a significant restructuring has taken place at the helm of the Ivorian Popular Front (PPA-CI), the party led by former President Laurent Gbagbo. Five senior party figures have been entrusted with responsibilities previously held exclusively by Mr. Gbagbo himself. This strategic reshuffle raises questions about the future trajectory of the PPA-CI and […]
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Senegal’s Pastef party pushes for constitutional amendments and secret funds oversight
Sénégal Senegal’s Pastef party pushes for constitutional amendments and secret funds oversight Ousmane Sonko, the President of the National Assembly, inaugurated the year’s inaugural extraordinary parliamentary session in Senegal on Monday, August 10. Legislators are scheduled to deliberate on five distinct legislative proposals over a fortnight. Among these are two urgent bills introduced by the […]
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Ivorian politics: Laurent Gbagbo reshuffles PPA-CI leadership structure
Ivorian politics: Laurent Gbagbo reshuffles PPA-CI leadership structure Laurent Gbagbo, president of Côte d’Ivoire’s Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), has implemented a strategic restructuring by appointing five key figures to high-level positions within the party. This announcement, made on August 10, aims to expand shared responsibility while keeping the former head of state at […]
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Aly Ngouille Ndiaye’s revelations on Ousmane Sonko’s special funds
Aly Ngouille Ndiaye’s revelations on Ousmane Sonko’s special funds Aly Ngouille Ndiaye revealed that the 1.7 billion FCFA political fund designated for Ousmane Sonko was reportedly fully depleted before Sonko requested additional budgetary allocations. This disclosure has ignited fresh discussions concerning the transparency surrounding these expenditures. Former Interior Minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye has reignited the […]
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Senegal’s special funds: balancing transparency and national security needs
Malick Sall Governance and public affairs consultant
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Tchad political crisis: Succès Masra’s year behind bars and behind-the-scenes talks
The political landscape in N’Djamena has been dominated for a year by a high-stakes standoff between opposition leader Succès Masra and the transitional government led by Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno. Behind the scenes, clandestine negotiations have unfolded while Masra remains in detention, sparking international concern and local unrest. From detention to backchannel diplomacy One year […]
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Gbagbo reshuffles PPA-CI leadership with five key appointments
Côte d’Ivoire: Five new leaders appointed to PPA-CI executive roles Laurent Gbagbo has reshaped the leadership of the Ivorian Popular Party for Peace and Progress (PPA-CI) by appointing five senior figures to key roles within its executive committee. The move, initially expected to involve a single appointee, now distributes responsibilities across a broader leadership structure. […]
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Senegal parliament convenes extraordinary session with Sonko-led probes
Senegal parliament convenes extraordinary session with Sonko-led probes Senegal’s National Assembly opened its extraordinary session this week, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s political landscape. The move follows a series of urgent debates and legislative inquiries spearheaded by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who has intensified pressure on the government through parliamentary channels. Political tensions […]
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Ousmane Sonko denounces power shift in Bamako’s political landscape
Ousmane Sonko denounces power shift in Bamako’s political landscape At a rally in Dahra Djoloff, Ousmane Sonko exposed what he describes as a systematic reversion to past political habits in Bamako’s corridors of power. During a Saturday gathering in Dahra Djoloff, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, delivered a scathing critique of what he […]
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