Author: Ousmane Tandja

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…

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.…

The political landscape in Cameroon is fraught with uncertainty as Yaoundé braces for a pivotal transition. With President Paul Biya nearing the end of his extended tenure, whispers of power struggles within the ruling elite are growing louder. Key figures like Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, Secretary-General of the Presidency, stand at the center of this unfolding drama, their every move scrutinized by both allies and adversaries. An atmosphere of anticipation and tension The capital city, Yaoundé, is a microcosm of the nation’s collective anxiety. Government corridors buzz with hushed conversations, while…