Month: June 2026

New Benin presidential cabinet takes shape under wadagni

Aïcha Abdou

Home Bénin Benin’s presidency under Wadagni: the new cabinet takes shape Bénin Politics Benin’s presidency under Wadagni: the new cabinet takes shape Just one week after his inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni has begun shaping his administration. Through a blend of technical expertise, continuity, and symbolic appointments, the new leader is laying the groundwork for a seven-year term rooted in discipline and inclusivity. Sworn in on May 24, 2026, President Wadagni moved swiftly to assemble a team of seasoned technocrats and high-ranking officials. Within eight days, a series of decrees outlined…

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Senegal’s political divide: the deep roots of Diomaye and Sonko’s feud

Aïcha Abdou

In the heart of Dakar’s political landscape, a rift has widened between two prominent leaders, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, once allies whose bond has now fractured into open hostility. This clash is not a sudden eruption but the culmination of long-standing tensions that have simmered beneath the surface for years. At its core, the dispute stems from contrasting visions for Senegal’s future. Diomaye, who has positioned himself as a reformist figure, advocates for sweeping changes in governance and economic policy. Meanwhile, Sonko, a veteran opposition leader, has consistently…

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Bénin’s president Wadagni makes first official visit to Abidjan

Aïcha Abdou

Home Bénin Bénin’s president Wadagni makes first official visit to Abidjan Bénin Politics Bénin’s president Wadagni makes first official visit to Abidjan Just days after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is set to embark on his first official foreign trip to Côte d’Ivoire. The landmark visit to Abidjan, scheduled for June 4, will see the Beninese head of state meet with his Ivorian counterpart, Alassane Ouattara. This inaugural diplomatic mission underscores the deepening ties between Bénin and Côte d’Ivoire, two West African nations with historically strong relations. While no…

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Bénin: Romuald Wadagni’s leadership begins with bold yet balanced governance

Ousmane Tandja

Barely a week into his mandate, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni is already stamping his authority on the executive branch. Taking over from Patrice Talon—under whom he served as Minister of Economy and Finance for two consecutive terms—Wadagni navigates a delicate path: upholding the economic legacy of the past decade while carving out his distinct political identity. The early decisions unveiled since his inauguration reflect this careful balance between fidelity to past achievements and a controlled desire for change. A legacy of economic resilience to safeguard Romuald Wadagni does not disavow…

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Ousmane Sonko outlines ideological blueprint for PASTEF’s inaugural congress in Senegal

Ousmane Tandja

With the first ordinary congress of the Parti des Patriotes Africains du Sénégal pour le Travail, l’Éthique et la Fraternité (PASTEF) scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, its Secretary-General, Ousmane Sonko, has released an extensive statement. This document meticulously chronicles the movement’s journey and articulates the core aspirations for the upcoming gathering, a key event in Senegal’s political landscape.   Within this significant text, the former Prime Minister adopts a dual perspective. He acts as the party’s founder, recalling its modest beginnings in 2014, established “without financial resources” or “influence…

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