Month: August 2026

Côte d’Ivoire: Laurent Gbagbo restructures PPA-CI with shared leadership model Laurent Gbagbo, President of the Parti des Peuples Africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), has announced a strategic restructuring of his party’s leadership. Effective from August 10, the reorganization introduces a collective leadership system while maintaining his central role in the party’s governance. Five key figures have been appointed to high-level positions within the party, marking a shift from a previously centralized leadership approach. This move follows Gbagbo’s re-election as PPA-CI President in May 2026, when he signaled intentions to decentralize decision-making processes.…

Ecouter l’article A wave of offensive remarks directed at President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, his mother, and his wife has drawn a sharp rebuke from Hugues Ongoundou. In a particularly strong statement, Ongoundou clarified that his condemnation is not an endorsement of the government or its policies. He stressed that targeting a mother and grandmother, who are far removed from political life, or the spouse and parents of a public official, crosses a fundamental line that extends beyond the individuals themselves. Denouncing what he termed “verbal insalubrity” and the normalization…

Aly Ngouille Ndiaye’s revelations on Ousmane Sonko’s political funds spark debate in Senegal Aly Ngouille Ndiaye has shed light on the political funds allocated to Ousmane Sonko, stating that the 1.7 billion FCFA envelope was reportedly fully utilized before Sonko requested additional budgetary support. This disclosure raises significant questions concerning the transparency of these expenditures within Senegalese politics. Former Interior Minister Aly Ngouille Ndiaye has reignited public discussion regarding the special funds designated for high-ranking state officials. Before delving into presidential funds, Ndiaye asserted that Ousmane Sonko should first account…

Legal framework clarified as Senegal’s Assembly debates inquiry commissions The opening of the extraordinary legislative session on Monday, August 10, 2026 by National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko has drawn attention to the legal validity of six proposed parliamentary inquiry commissions. These commissions, included in the session’s agenda, cover highly sensitive topics and have sparked debate over their compliance with existing laws. Addressing lawmakers, Mr. Sonko emphasized the legal constraints governing such initiatives. He cited the legal provision stipulating that parliamentary commissions cannot investigate cases already under judicial review. “The law…