Senegal’s former prime minister Ousmane Sonko elected president of the National Assembly The National Assembly of Senegal has elected former prime minister Ousmane Sonko as
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Senegal parliament elects Ousmane Sonko as new president
Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly, just four days after his dismissal as Prime Minister. The vote took place this Tuesday,
Bénin’s president Wadagni hosts Malian foreign minister Diop for diplomatic talks
Amidst the official ceremonies marking his inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni of Bénin held a significant audience with Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,
Ousmane Sonko reveals the ideological reasons for his split with Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Ousmane Sonko, recently elected to lead the National Assembly, has provided clarity regarding his political divergence from Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Through a philosophical lens, he
Burkina Faso’s livestock blockade: a risky political gamble ahead of Tabaski
As the Tabaski celebrations approach, Burkina Faso’s government has taken a bold step by banning livestock exports—a move designed to prioritize local consumers over regional
Niger opens one-month livestock export route to Algeria amid regional tensions
In a West African landscape increasingly strained by geopolitical tensions, Niger’s transitional authorities have recently implemented commercial measures that have left regional economists and traders
Senegal’s political chessboard: Sonko and Diomaye Faye’s escalating rivalry
A significant political shift has unfolded in Senegal, marked by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This move, which took
Bénin and Niger take first steps toward diplomatic thaw
Diplomatic relations between Benin and Niger appear to be thawing after a prolonged period of tension. The arrival of a high-level Nigerien delegation, led by
Côte d’Ivoire’s political and economic pulse: key developments in May 26 press
Côte d’Ivoire’s leading newspapers spotlight national milestones Abidjan — May 26, 2026 — Tuesday’s editions of Côte d’Ivoire’s daily press reflect a nation in motion,
How to watch saint-Étienne vs nice playoff first leg live on tv
Ligue 1 vs Ligue 2 playoffs Saint-Étienne vs Nice: when and where to watch the first leg live on TV A high-stakes clash awaits as
Burkina Faso security: student union scrutinizes mpsr ii’s performance
Nearly four years have passed since the Mouvement Patriotique pour la Sauvegarde et la Restauration (MPSR II) assumed power, yet the security landscape in Burkina
Benin: romuald wadagni embarks on new presidential term
Following a decisive victory in April, securing over 94% of the votes, Romuald Wadagni was officially inaugurated as the President of Benin on Sunday. In