Politique

During the 85th session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (UPA), Ousmane Sonko, the President of Senegal’s National Assembly, held a significant meeting on Thursday, June 4. He welcomed Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, who chairs the continental parliamentary institution’s Executive Committee. This crucial encounter provided a platform for both leaders to deliberate […]

The growing political divide between Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has now reached a critical stage. During a press briefing in Dakar, the former Prime Minister outlined the reasons behind the Pastef-Les Patriotes party’s refusal to join the new government led by Ahmadou Alamine Mohamed Lô. Sonko highlighted key areas where fundamental disagreements […]

Emerging from several months of quiet reflection, Dieudonné Minlama Mintogo has issued a significant warning to Gabon’s new authorities. Speaking in an exclusive interview, the former 2016 presidential candidate asserts that the primary threat facing the Fifth Republic today is not economic or institutional, but political: the risk of transforming President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s […]

In a sharp political assessment, Senegalese analyst Cheikh Yérim Seck dissects the evolving political strategy of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, particularly his recent break from the government. Seck highlights the challenges Sonko now faces and underscores the critical need to maintain strong grassroots support to navigate this uncharted terrain. During an appearance on the TFM […]

Politics Gabon rejects Trump’s migrant transfer proposal with strong sovereignty stance By Editor-in-Chief June 4, 2026 94 No comment Libreville, June 4, 2026 — By firmly rejecting a proposal from Washington to host migrants expelled from the United States, Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has made a bold political statement that extends far beyond […]

Minister moussa bala fofana clarifies stance amid pastef internal tensions Amidst brewing tensions within the PASTEF party, Minister Moussa Bala Fofana has come forward to address recent criticisms from Ousmane Sonko. He emphatically reiterated his unwavering loyalty to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, stressing the critical importance of state continuity despite any internal disagreements. The statement […]

Political tremors in Senegal: the unfolding faye-sonko confrontation Senegal’s political landscape is experiencing growing instability following the recent dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from his position as Prime Minister. This significant governmental reshuffle has triggered a wave of resignations across various public institutions. The developments raise critical questions regarding the allegiance of key officials to the […]

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the opposition recently orchestrated a significant protest in Kinshasa, aiming for a complete shutdown of the capital in a demonstration dubbed a “dead city day.” This action was a direct response to concerns over a potential alteration to the national Constitution. The core question remains: how effective was this […]

An influential opposition coalition, the Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR), has formally called for the expulsion of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from Sénégal’s National Assembly. This assertive demand, voiced from Dakar, targets the nation’s head of government and leader of the Pastef party, signaling a significant escalation in the political […]

Accueil Bénin Premières actions hors du Bénin: Wadagni démarre sa diplomatie par l’arc du… Bénin Politique Premières actions hors du Bénin: Wadagni démarre sa diplomatie par l’arc du Sahel Par Matin Libre – 4 juin 2026 167 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL  President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin has launched his inaugural official diplomatic mission beyond national borders, […]

drc’s quiet protest: opposition challenges president tshisekedi’s constitutional ambitions As discussions surrounding a proposed constitutional amendment gain momentum, significant voices are emerging to decry what they perceive as an attempt to consolidate power. On June 3, a coalition of political opposition figures and civil society organizations, known as the C 64, urged citizens of the […]

The Front for the Defense of Democracy and the Republic (FDR) has issued a firm demand for the removal of Ousmane Sonko from the National Assembly, asserting that his current status is both “illegal and illegitimate.” This contentious call has sparked considerable reaction within the political class, reigniting a crucial debate surrounding the constitutional legitimacy […]