Politique

Political tensions rise as Senegal’s new justice minister takes office Senegal’s political landscape is experiencing fresh strain following the appointment of Me Moussa Sarr as the new Minister of Justice. Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has publicly voiced reservations about the selection, warning that it may not bode well for his movement’s interests. […]

Politique Gabon’s government faces parliamentary scrutiny Libreville, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – At the National Assembly, Gabon’s deputies held the government accountable, addressing the nation’s critical expectations. What unfolded during Tuesday’s oral question session to the government was far more significant than a mere parliamentary exercise. For the first time since the 14th legislature convened, […]

For months, whispers have circulated about an impending cabinet reshuffle in Cameroon, but behind the scenes, a series of undisclosed construction initiatives is casting a long shadow over the process. These clandestine projects, shrouded in secrecy, are now emerging as the primary obstacle delaying what many anticipated would be a long-overdue government overhaul. The most […]

President Paul Biya, on June 2, 2026, officially renewed the members of Cameroon’s Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM), an institution that has been effectively dormant for nearly six years. However, this decree, largely reappointing existing members, offers no immediate guarantee that the body will resume its essential functions, leaving hundreds of pending cases in limbo. […]

In a dramatic escalation of political rhetoric, Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko launched a scathing attack against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, branding the government’s actions as reckless and irresponsible. Speaking at a press conference in Dakar, Sonko condemned what he described as a dangerous disregard for national stability, framing the dispute as a matter of […]

Ousmane Sonko’s renewed offensive: why a confrontation with Diomaye Faye is now unavoidable in Senegal In a forceful address, Ousmane Sonko has initiated a direct challenge against his former political ally, President Diomaye Faye, laying bare significant divisions within the current administration. This recent declaration signals a profound shift in Senegal’s political landscape, as the […]

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s surprising request to Ousmane Sonko Noticeable tensions have surfaced following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s unusual request to Ousmane Sonko, proposing they publicly frame their political separation as a mutual agreement. In an exclusive account, the former Prime Minister details the circumstances surrounding his dismissal and his firm refusal of the proposition. […]

The head of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly outlined a strategy to oust the current government through a parliamentary no-confidence motion. His bold statement comes amid claims of a strengthened majority within the National Assembly, signaling a potential shift in Senegal’s political landscape. What does Sonko’s threat mean for Senegal’s government? Sonko’s remarks at a […]

Sénégal: uncovering the Pastef party’s refusal to join the new government Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô unveiled his 30-minister cabinet on Monday evening, yet not a single prominent Pastef member or Ousmane Sonko ally was included. The ruling party, which holds the majority in the National Assembly, cited fundamental disagreements as the reason […]

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has chosen a proactive approach. Addressing his supporters and through a series of public statements, the leader of Pastef is intensifying his criticisms against political adversaries, and also targeting certain internal figures within the ruling establishment. This series of actions comes as the cohabitation at the highest echelons of the […]

Just days after his dismissal from office, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko launched a sharp counterattack against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In a high-stakes press conference held in Dakar on Tuesday, Sonko accused the administration of lacking political legitimacy, warning that his party could deploy its 130-seat parliamentary majority to challenge the government through a […]

In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, has launched a scathing critique of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration. Just one week after his removal from office, Sonko accused the president of ignoring warnings about the current political climate, framing the situation as an […]