Ousmane Sonko shares the details behind his exit from the prime minister’s office

The former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko, has provided a comprehensive account of the events that culminated in his departure from the head of government.…

Benin’s patient diplomacy: a path to Sahel reconciliation

Following the July 2023 coup in Niger and the subsequent imposition of stringent regional sanctions, the relationship between Cotonou and Niamey endured a profound crisis. This period was characterized by…

Constitutional council faces opposition challenge over Sonko’s reintegration

A coalition of opposition lawmakers has escalated the political standoff by filing a landmark constitutional challenge against the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko as a legislator—a move that paved the way…

Senegal government formation: Ousmane Sonko addresses media after cabinet reshuffle

Following the announcement of Senegal’s freshly appointed cabinet, political tensions took center stage as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko convened a press briefing to share his perspective on the government formation…

Goma economic crisis deepens as Rwanda border remains closed

The suspension of passage at the border crossings between Goma, in the eastern République démocratique du Congo, and Gisenyi, Rwanda, is fueling significant anxiety among the local population. From street…

Bénin’s president Wadagni kicks off diplomatic tour in Nigeria

Just a week after taking office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni embarked on his first official international trip to Nigeria, the West African giant and Benin’s leading trade partner. On June…

Civic space under threat in Burkina Faso and allies

civic space under threat in Burkina Faso and allies The arrest of imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso’s largest student union highlight growing repression under military…

Civic space under strain in the AES: Burkina Faso’s shifting landscape

Human RightsBurkina Faso Civic space under strain in the AES: Burkina Faso’s shifting landscape June 2, 2026 A week marked by tensions and growing attacks on freedoms in Burkina Faso,…

Senegal political turmoil after new cabinet formation

In the wake of the newly formed Senegal government, political tensions continue to escalate as opposition leader Ousmane Sonko prepares to address the media this evening. The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party…

Regional diplomacy Benin’s president wadagni strengthens ties with Burkina Faso

The President of the Republic of Bénin, His Excellency Romuald Wadagni, arrived in the capital of Burkina Faso this Tuesday afternoon for a high-level diplomatic and working visit. This visit…

Ousmane Sonko addresses nation after Senegal’s new cabinet reshuffle

In the wake of Senegal’s freshly formed government under Prime Minister Aliou Aminou Lo, political circles are abuzz as Ousmane Sonko, the influential President of the National Assembly and leader…

Benin president romuald wadagni’s official visit to Burkina Faso

President Romuald Wadagni of the Republic of Benin landed in Ouagadougou on the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, commencing a pivotal friendship and working visit to Burkina Faso. This…