Day: August 9, 2026

Abdou Lô joins PASTEF as tensions rise in Senegalese politics

In a bold move that has intensified political discourse in Senegal, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko publicly cautioned President Bassirou Diomaye Faye against dissolving the National Assembly. Speaking to a packed crowd during a rally in Linguère, Sonko framed the potential dissolution as a strategic misstep that could further weaken the ruling party’s position in upcoming elections. « Whether he organizes local elections or dissolves the Assembly, the outcome will be the same — his camp will emerge weakened, » declared Sonko, addressing the president directly. He went on to assert…

Political tensions in Senegal have escalated as discussions around the potential dissolution of the National Assembly intensify. During a recent gathering of the Pastef party in Linguère, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko made his stance clear, issuing a bold warning to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko confident in electoral dominance Addressing supporters, Sonko asserted that any move to dissolve the Assembly and hold early legislative elections would backfire on the ruling power. He confidently predicted that his party would secure a landslide victory in such a scenario, framing it as the…

Gabon’s government has launched a sweeping overhaul of its public sector career progression system by scrapping automatic seniority-based promotions, a move that has ignited intense national debate. The reform, spearheaded by Vice-President Hermann Immongault and Minister Laureline Ndong, seeks to replace an outdated model perceived as both fiscally unsustainable and professionally demotivating. The executive branch argues that automatic pay progression—where salaries increase mechanically with time served—has inflated the wage bill while eroding individual performance incentives. To modernize the civil service, authorities propose raising the recruitment age to 40, introducing nationwide…

The political landscape of Sénégal has once again turned its gaze toward the era of President Macky Sall, following the public launch of a new book by Oumar Demba Bâ, his former diplomatic advisor. Held in Dakar, the event drew political figures, diplomats, and analysts eager to explore a work that promises to unveil the inner workings of the presidency from 2012 to 2024. The highlight of the evening came when Me Aïssata Tall Sall, who once led Sénégal‘s foreign affairs, shared her perspective, lending the book a deeper significance.…

Thousands of supporters rallied in Linguère to hear Ousmane Sonko deliver a blistering critique of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration, exposing what he calls a stark disconnect between campaign promises and governance reality. On Saturday, Ousmane Sonko addressed a massive crowd at Linguère, rallying Pastef party militants against the backdrop of his recent dismissal as Prime Minister. His speech was anything but measured, as he launched a scathing attack on the current administration, which he accused of betraying the very ideals that brought it to power. « Senegalese did not…