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Emmanuel Nadingar, President of the Universal Peace Federation’s Chadian chapter, held a press briefing on May 23 at the Sabangali headquarters in N’Djaména’s third arrondissement. During the session, the former Prime Minister drew attention to the urgent need for peace amid escalating global conflicts driven by resource competition. He highlighted how such tensions often push communities to close ranks, a trend he noted was also visible in Chad’s socio-political landscape. While acknowledging that «significant developments have unfolded» in the country without elaborating further, Emmanuel Nadingar emphasized the importance of unity…

Senegal’s political landscape has grown tense as Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly rejected what he describes as Western attempts to force the acceptance of homosexuality in African nations. Speaking to lawmakers on May 22, Sonko condemned what he termed a ‘tyranny’ emanating from Western powers, which he alleges seek to impose their cultural values on Senegal and the broader world. The remarks follow the recent enactment of a controversial law that significantly increases penalties for same-sex relationships. Under the updated legislation, individuals convicted of homosexuality-related offenses now face sentences ranging…

The Senegalese political landscape frequently witnesses intense power struggles, whether they unfold between figures within the same party or across different political factions. As the British diplomat Lord Palmerston famously asserted in 1848, the political realm is devoid of permanent adversaries or allies, recognizing only enduring interests. In politics, there are no permanent enemies and no permanent friends, only permanent interests. This timeless adage perfectly encapsulates the current situation at the pinnacle of Senegal’s executive branch. The once seemingly unified Sonko-Diomaye alliance, featuring President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime…

À la Une Politique a french parliamentary view on Mali: advocating dialogue with jnim The French stance on the critical situation unfolding in Mali is becoming increasingly clear. Bruno Fuchs, a centrist (Modem) and the President of the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee, a figure frequently accompanying President Emmanuel Macron on his travels, articulated this position without reservation in a recent interview. Beyond optimistic assertions about France’s future presence across the continent – suggesting that “eliminating all irritants, like the CFA franc and visa issues, would restore France as a…

A significant political development has unfolded in Senegal. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a dramatic move on Friday evening, dismissing his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, along with the entire government, against a backdrop of escalating political tensions. The presidential decree, announced on national television by Oumar Samba Ba, the Secretary General of the Presidency, stated that the outgoing ministers are now tasked with managing current affairs until a new administration is formed. from political mentor to government rival This decision signifies a remarkable split between the two prominent figures who…