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Ousmane sonko elected president of Senegal’s national assembly amid political tensions
Ousmane Sonko elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly amid political tensions The former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was elected President of the National Assembly just four days after being
Read MoreSenegal parliament elects Ousmane Sonko as new president
International Senegal parliament elects Ousmane Sonko as new president Just four days after being dismissed as Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly this Tuesday.
Read MoreBenin and Mali strengthen diplomatic ties with landmark meeting in Cotonou
The newly sworn-in President of the Republic of Bénin, Romuald Wadagni, extended a formal welcome to Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, during a high-level meeting
Read MoreSonko explains philosophical split with faye over governance ethics
In a sweeping address delivered shortly after his removal from office and subsequent election as President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko has laid bare the deeper motivations behind his
Read MoreBurkina Faso’s livestock export halt: a risky gamble before Tabaski
In a bold move ahead of the Tabaski celebration, Burkina Faso’s government implemented a ban on livestock exports. This decision, ostensibly aimed at prioritizing local consumers over broader regional market
Read MoreNiger’s unexpected trade shift: a month-long livestock lifeline to Algeria amidst southern market restrictions
Amidst a West African landscape already fraught with geopolitical tensions, recent commercial decisions by Niger’s transitional authorities are sparking considerable debate among economic operators and regional analysts. While trade routes
Read MoreSénégal’s power struggle: the escalating rift between sonko and diomaye faye
Recent developments have dramatically reshaped Sénégal’s political landscape, marked by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday, May 22. This rupture, long anticipated, stems from
Read MoreDiplomatic thaw brewing between Benin and Niger
The diplomatic landscape between Bénin and Niger is shifting gears. The arrival of an official Nigerien delegation, led by the Prime Minister, at the inauguration ceremony of Bénin’s new president
Read MoreCôte d’ivoire’s daily headlines: presidential tribute, oil investment, and party anniversary preparations
Abidjan’s daily newspapers, circulated on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, highlighted significant national developments, focusing on the heartfelt tribute paid to the President of the Republic in Kabadougou, the announcement of
Read MoreHow to watch the first leg of the saint-étienne vs nice playoff match
Ligue 1 – Ligue 2 playoffs How to watch the first leg of the Saint-Étienne vs Nice playoff match today at 11:02 Share Share Whatsapp LinkedIn Mail messenger Two major
Read MoreBurkina Faso security: student union critiques mpsr ii’s performance
Nearly four years have passed since the Mouvement patriotique pour la sauvegarde et la restauration (MPSR II) seized power, yet the security landscape in Burkina Faso remains profoundly troubling. In
Read MoreBénin: public reactions on romuald wadagni’s vision
In April, Romuald Wadagni secured over 94% of the vote to become President of the Bénin. On Sunday, he was officially sworn in, taking the reins of the nation. During
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