Politique

Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo reshapes PPA-CI’s leadership structure In a strategic move to modernize its governance, the PPA-CI (Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire) announced a major leadership restructuring under the guidance of its former President, Laurent Gbagbo. The reorganization, unveiled through an official statement, introduces a shared leadership model with five new key figures assuming […]

The controversy surrounding political funds has erupted as one of the most heated topics in Senegal’s political landscape. Across television studios, Facebook, and other social media platforms, politicians, former ministers, and parliamentarians are locked in fierce debate over a question that has grown increasingly explosive: who, before Ousmane Sonko, actually had access to these discretionary […]

Amidst a wave of criticism and debate surrounding the convocation of the National Assembly’s extraordinary session, its President, Ousmane Sonko, took a firm stance this Monday. He sought to clarify the legal framework governing the proceedings, outline the ambitious agenda, and dispel what he termed as misinterpretations. With five legislative texts slated for review and […]

A deepening rift has emerged between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former political ally, Ousmane Sonko. Now, Sonko’s supporters are voicing strong suspicions that the Head of State, who recently established his own political party, intends to delay the local elections scheduled for January 2027. Is there any truth to these allegations? What strategic […]

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. […]

Franck Biya Samuel Mvondo Ayolo Paul Biya

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Malick Sall Governance and public affairs consultant