Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Senegal politics: Pastef faces setback in youth council vote The Senegal political landscape is stirring with new developments as the Pastef party encounters an unexpected defeat in the Youth Advisory Council elections. Concurrently, mounting concerns emerge over the legal standing of key government ministers, while whispers of a potential alliance between opposition leader Ousmane Sonko […]
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s president, is taking deliberate steps to carve out his own political identity, signaling a notable shift away from the Pastef movement that propelled him to power in 2024. This strategic move, evident in his recent actions and public statements, underscores a broader ambition to consolidate his leadership beyond party affiliations. What […]
Senegal’s evolving democracy: parliament’s new role and checks on power The current political landscape in Senegal, reshaped by a redefined legislative role, is prompting a critical examination of our democratic foundations. As debates intensify, the nation stands at a crossroads: is this a moment of institutional crisis or a transformative leap toward democratic renewal? For […]
Togo opposition groups unite to oppose constitutional changes A fresh coalition of political and civil society organizations has emerged in Togo to challenge recent constitutional amendments that opposition leaders claim consolidate power for President Faure Gnassingbé. The newly formed Cadre National de Concertation pour le Changement au Togo (CNCC) held its inaugural public meeting in […]
Taxawu Sénégal has officially transitioned from a political platform to a structured party during its constitutive congress held in Dakar on Sunday, May 10. The event, centered on the theme «From platform to political party: Rethinking the social contract for a sovereign, just, united and prosperous Senegal», brought together activists, leaders and supporters to define […]
At the Grand Théâtre in Dakar, Khalifa Sall presided over the inaugural congress of Taxawu Sénégal this Sunday, marking a pivotal moment as the movement officially evolved from a political platform into a structured political party. The event was defined by an intense mobilization of supporters who filled the venue with party colors, energetic chants, […]
At the foundational congress of the Taxawu Sénégal party, led by Khalifa Sall, former Minister of Justice Aïssata Tall Sall delivered a keynote address that resonated with political critique and a rallying cry for opposition solidarity. Her speech, both bold and strategic, underscored the urgency of unified resistance against the current administration while emphasizing the […]
Opposition leaders in Sénégal gathered this past Sunday for the constitutive congress of Taxawu Sénégal, a coalition that has drawn significant attention. The event brought together prominent figures including Aïssata Tall Sall, Bamba Fall, Oumar Sarr from the FDR, Me Elhadji Diouf, Alioune Ndoye of the Parti socialiste, Abdoulaye Wilanne, and Doudou Wade. This show […]
The Les Démocrates (LD) party has solidified its position in Bénin’s opposition landscape following an extraordinary national council meeting held on May 9. The gathering focused on structural challenges and future prospects for the political formation, reaffirming its commitment to opposition politics despite shifting alliances in the country’s evolving political climate. In an official statement […]
Activist Kemi Seba remains incarcerated in South Africa after a Pretoria court ruled on April 29 to deny his bail application, dismissing arguments presented by his defense team. The decision underscores the gravity of the international arrest warrants issued by Benin and the perceived flight risk associated with his case. The hearing, which concluded without […]
After years of evading accountability, Kemi Seba now confronts the tightening grip of Beninese justice. Recently detained in South Africa for violating immigration statutes, the self-proclaimed pan-African figure finds himself ensnared by the legal consequences of his alleged criminal activities. The Beninese government has formally requested his extradition, citing charges of terrorism and threats to […]
Government report confirms 518 deaths, but critics demand transparency Six months after the contentious October 29, 2025 presidential election, Tanzania’s state-appointed commission broke its silence in Dar es Salaam on April 23. The long-awaited report, which tallies 518 fatalities, has ignited a storm of criticism from opposition groups and human rights organizations, who accuse authorities […]
