Category: Politics

Politique Gouvernance Centrafrique : comment Wagner finance la manifestation des jeunes filles pour soutenir l’ambassadeur de France à Bangui Par Corbeaunews – 19 août 2026 0 2 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Article précédentNana-Mambéré : nouveau revers militaire cuisant pour Wagner face aux hommes du général Marcel Ndalé, plusieurs morts http://www.corbeaunews-centrafrique.com Facebook Vimeo By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Abdourahmane Diouf scrutinizes state vehicle procurement The ongoing controversy surrounding the management of political funds within Sénégal’s Primature has taken a new turn. Abdourahmane Diouf recently voiced his concerns regarding statements made by Ousmane Sonko, who had previously indicated using political allocations from the Primature for vehicle acquisitions. The minister recounted his own experience from his tenure overseeing the Ministry of Higher Education. He described how his official state vehicle broke down while he was en route to a Sénégal national team match, just days before a ministerial reshuffle. This…

Kpalimé, August 18, 2026 — The municipal council of Kloto 1 is accelerating its development agenda. During its third ordinary session of 2026, local officials approved a substantial budget increase of 456.3 million FCFA, pushing the commune’s total budget from 531.2 million to over 987.5 million FCFA.   Transforming budget into visible progress The 46.2% surge marks a decisive strategic shift, with nearly all new funds earmarked for direct territorial development. Operating expenses remain tightly controlled, consuming just 19.66% of the budget, while a staggering 80.34% flows into tangible investment…

The question of whether President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno genuinely champions a sovereignist path for Chad remains a significant point of debate within the nation’s political discourse and among observers of African politics. His leadership is constantly evaluated against the backdrop of a continent increasingly asserting its autonomy on the global stage, making his alignment with sovereignist principles a critical focus. Recent diplomatic engagements offer glimpses into Chad’s evolving foreign relations. The reception of Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno by Burkinabè junta leader Ibrahim Traoré in Ouagadougou on February 21, 2025,…

LOMÉ, august 17, 2026 — Effective and sustainable public service delivery by local authorities fundamentally relies on adequate and well-managed financial resources. Addressing this crucial challenge, communal leaders from Golfe 2, Golfe 3, Agoè-Nyivé 5, and Agoè-Nyivé 6 have convened for a vital training session from august 17 to 19, 2026, hosted in the commune of Golfe 7. This intensive training, specifically focused on financial resource mobilization, aims to equip local stakeholders with more effective strategies to bolster communal revenues and enhance their overall financial administration. This initiative is a…

Politique Présidentielle américaine. Les démocrates démarreront les primaires 2028 en Caroline du Sud Exit l’Iowa et le New Hampshire, le Parti démocrate a choisi samedi de désigner la Caroline du Sud comme premier Etat à voter aux primaires pour la présidentielle de 2028. Un choix censé mieux représenter la diversité des électeurs. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

African Politics Tshisekedi’s Libreville visit revives Gabon-DRC diplomatic axis By Editor-in-Chief August 15, 2026 108 No comments Libreville, August 15, 2026 — The arrival of Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo in Libreville marks the beginning of a diplomatic sequence that extends beyond mere protocol. This three-day working and friendship visit by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) president to Gabon has set the stage for renewed cooperation between two Central African nations with deep historical ties. The warm reception extended to the Congolese leader—highlighted by a spontaneous public gathering in Libreville—transformed the…

Their alliance was meant to safeguard the President’s position within the Superior Council of the Judiciary, despite the promised reforms. It was also forged to disregard calls for transparent leadership recruitment, which were explicitly outlined in their shared agenda. They vowed to repeal the amnesty law but left it unchanged in practice. Political funds were distributed without scrutiny, even though the reform to regulate them required only a parliamentary majority—one they secured months after taking office. Accountability under scrutiny The Assembly, a cornerstone of the Republic, deserves better than political…

The constitutional reform initiative, recently announced by Senegalese authorities, is now progressing into an extensive consultation phase. A significant step in this process saw a delegation from the Civil Society Coalition for the Application of National Assizes Conclusions and Institutional Reform Commission Recommendations meeting with the Takku Wallu parliamentary group. This group represents the primary opposition bloc within the National Assembly. This pivotal engagement marks a crucial milestone in preparing for what is anticipated to be a robust public debate, particularly as the executive, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye,…

In a significant development for Chadian politics, President Mahamat Idriss Déby has issued a decree granting a full pardon to opposition figure and former Prime Minister, Succès Masra. Masra had been serving a 20-year prison sentence for over a year. This executive clemency not only applies to Masra but also extends to eight other prominent opposition leaders, completely nullifying their prison terms. While the government frames this action as a gesture aimed at fostering national appeasement, many political analysts and actors in Chad are adopting a cautious perspective. They often…

The discourse surrounding asset declarations has gained renewed prominence across Senegal, with Khalifa Sall positioning himself as a leading advocate for greater openness. The former mayor of Dakar and a prominent figure within Taxawu Sénégal, has publicly voiced his support for making the financial disclosures of high-ranking state officials accessible to the general public. This stance emerges amidst a political climate shaped by the new administration’s fervent calls for transparency, a key promise following the March 2024 presidential elections, marking a significant moment in West Africa news. Khalifa Sall backs…

A heated public discourse has emerged in Senegal concerning the administration of political funds within the Primature. Prominent commentator Badara Gadiaga has openly criticized what he terms “vampirism” in the utilization of discretionary allocations granted to the head of government. Based on his assertions, out of an estimated fund of 1.77 billion CFA francs, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko reportedly transferred only around 70 million to his successor. This serious allegation, made during a broadcast in Dakar, underscores the inherent lack of transparency surrounding these particular credits, which traditionally bypass…