Category: Politics

Behind closed doors: Sonko’s blueprint for PASTEF’s future In the heart of Dakar, the residence of Ousmane Sonko at Cité Keur Gorgui buzzed with intense political energy this past Friday, May 15, 2026. With Senegal’s first national PASTEF congress just three weeks away—scheduled for June 6, 2026—the opposition leader convened a high-stakes meeting of his inner circle. Among those gathered were El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, and Ayib Daffé, each a key architect of the party’s strategy. The closed-door session was far from routine. Its…

Senegal’s political landscape roiled by unverified sonko resignation rumors Unverified claims of Ousmane Sonko’s resignation as Prime Minister have sparked sharp reactions in Senegal’s political arena. The allegations, amplified by journalist Madiambal Diagne, have drawn an immediate response from Amadou Ba, a top figure in the PASTEF party, exposing deepening divisions within the nation’s political sphere. Amadou Ba, Senegal’s Minister of Culture and a senior PASTEF official, swiftly addressed the unverified reports circulating about Ousmane Sonko’s potential resignation. His response came after journalist Madiambal Diagne suggested that Sonko might step…

Matar Ndiaga Seck, a 51-year-old prominent political figure widely regarded as a close ally of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has been taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Division (DIC) following an inquiry into alleged « acts against nature ». The arrest was triggered by a search warrant issued by police authorities in Linguère, a city in the northern region of Louga. Investigators claim they have gathered substantial evidence connecting Seck to a case involving the detention of at least twenty individuals in the Djoloff area. At this point, Senegalese…

News Politics Ivory Coast: Political retirement claims ‘no longer valid’ amid Ouattara’s continued leadership In a bold statement that has sparked national conversation, Ivorian lawyer Ange Rodrigue Dadjé has argued that criticism of President Alassane Ouattara‘s decision to remain in politics lacks justification. Speaking from Abidjan, Dadjé addressed the ongoing political dynamics in the country, emphasizing that the president’s continued leadership should now be accepted as a political reality. The remarks come at a critical juncture in Ivorian politics, following the recent congress of the Parti des Peuples Africains –…

Senegal’s political landscape has been rocked by a fiery statement from Waly Diouf Bodiang, a key figure in the country’s maritime sector, who has publicly rebuked Minister Serigne Gueye Diop over what he describes as a poorly executed media strategy. The sharp-tongued critique, delivered on social media, has intensified debates about the nation’s political trajectory and the evolving influence of the PASTEF movement. In his remarks, Bodiang did not mince words, labeling the minister’s recent communiqué as a failed attempt at damage control following what he termed a ‘fiasco’. The…

The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has publicly declared its “profound indignation” regarding the recent arrest of its colleague, Pape Malick Ndour. This detention follows the execution of a warrant in connection with the PRODAC financial case. In a statement released by the party of former President Macky Sall, the APR asserts that Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was the first to announce this “hostage-taking,” thereby implicating him as the “instigator” behind the action. The APR contends that the accusations against Ndour, supposedly based on a 2018 report from the Inspectorate…

The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has officially endorsed the revised articles L29 and L30 of the Electoral Code, marking a pivotal milestone in the nation’s electoral framework overhaul. This landmark decision, finalized following a second parliamentary review, sets the stage for critical implications in upcoming electoral processes. This legislative milestone comes after the draft amendments were initially returned by the Head of State on May 7, 2025, citing “procedural discrepancies.” The National Assembly reconvened in an expedited session, adopting the revised provisions by May 11, 2025, under urgent…

A full year has passed since Tchadian authorities arrested and sentenced Succès Masra, a prominent opposition leader and former Prime Minister, whose detention on politically motivated charges exposes the government’s growing intolerance toward dissent. As leader of the opposition party Les Transformateurs, Masra was taken from his home in N’Djamena in the early hours of May 16, 2025. Authorities accused him of inciting hatred and rebellion through social media posts following deadly intercommunal clashes in Logone Occidental—a region where dozens perished in violence on May 14. Hours after the tragedy,…

The leader of the Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko, has organized a strategic gathering with his primary political staff this Friday. The meeting is scheduled to take place at his private residence in Cité Keur Gorgui at 6:00 PM. Prominent party figures expected A high-level delegation of the party’s executive branch is anticipated at this session. Among the key officials set to attend are El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, and Yassine Fall. They will be joined by other influential members, including Daouda Ngom, Abass Fall, and Ayib Daffé. Agenda remains…

Ivorian politics Laurent Gbagbo re-elected leader of PPA-CI in Ivory Coast Marturin ATCHA |May 15, 2026|2 min read AAA Summarize Listen Comment Historic re-election at PPA-CI’s national congress Ivorian political party PPA-CI (Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire) has re-elected Laurent Gbagbo as its leader during an ordinary congress held in Abidjan. The landmark event took place at the Treichville Cultural Palace with nearly 3,000 delegates in attendance. At 80 years old, the former Ivorian president was overwhelmingly chosen to lead the party he founded following his return from…

Politics Senegal’s Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko Gathers Top Team in Dakar Dakar — Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s Pastef party, has convened an emergency meeting with his core political team at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of Dakar. The gathering, scheduled for 6:00 PM local time, includes key figures such as El Malick Ndiaye, Birame Souleye Diop, Yassine Fall, Daouda Ngom, and Abass Fall. The unusually timed assembly has sparked speculation about the urgent matters at hand. Political observers are closely watching the developments, as Sonko’s recent…

The PPA-CI, a political party led by former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, has announced that several of its leaders and activists facing disciplinary actions will be barred from participating in its first ordinary congress, scheduled for May 14–15, 2026, in Abidjan. According to an official statement, these individuals were disciplined for defying the party’s decision to abstain from the October 2025 presidential election and the December 27, 2025, legislative polls. The statement emphasized that, pending the outcomes of disciplinary proceedings, the following members are ineligible to attend the upcoming congress:…