The announcement of a visa exemption for all African nationals arriving in Togo has been presented as a bold step toward continental integration. Yet beneath
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Ousmane Sonko calls for transparency in Senegal political funds
A public divergence on governance in Sénégal In a rare display of public disagreement within the executive branch, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has clarified the
Ousmane sonko unveils bold job creation plan for Senegal’s youth
Senegal’s Prime Minister Unveils Ambitious Employment Strategy In a landmark address to the National Assembly this week, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko placed job creation
Pastef 2026: ousmane sonko remains sole valid candidate for leadership
Politics pastef 2026: ousmane sonko remains sole valid candidate for leadership The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of Pastef-Les Patriotes has released the provisional
Côte d’Ivoire inaugurates key security projects in the North and HACA releases 2024 report
The Friday editions of major Ivorian newspapers highlighted two significant developments: the inauguration of critical defense and security infrastructure in the northern regions and the
West Africa adopts landmark gender and green economy program
Abidjan, 22 May 2026 — The ECOWAS Centre for Gender Development (CCDG), in partnership with UN Women and other ECOWAS agencies, has officially endorsed a
Senegal’s prime minister Sonko faces lawmakers in parliamentary session
Top news Politics Live Senegal’s prime minister Sonko faces lawmakers in parliamentary session May 22, 2026 The National Assembly of Senegal convened today for a
Sonko tightens grip on state travel with new DG oversight rules
In a bold move to curb excessive administrative travel, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has rolled out stringent new regulations governing overseas trips for ministers and
West africa adopts landmark green economy plan for women’s empowerment
West Africa launches regional initiative to merge gender equality and green economy The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has greenlit a groundbreaking regional
Senegal’s Pastef party to hold historic convention in 2026 under Sonko’s leadership
The Patriotic Africans of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (Pastef) is set to convene its first-ever elective national congress on June 6 and 7,
Senegal’s Diomaye Faye and Sonko navigate parallel political agendas
Senegal’s leadership faces test as two agendas unfold This week marks the beginning of a critical juncture in Senegal’s political landscape, as President Bassirou Diomaye
African nations recognized for economic excellence at the 20th anniversary of the Builders of the African Economy
The pan-African platform known as the Builders of the African Economy is celebrating its 20th anniversary by honoring several nations for their impactful public policies