Laurent Gbagbo maintains control over PPA-CI in Côte d’Ivoire
For the Party of Ivorian People (PPA-CI), the outcome of its recent congress was never in doubt. On May 14, as delegates gathered at the Treichville Cultural Palace, all signs…
Urgent meeting called by Ousmane Sonko in Dakar ahead of pastef congress
A high-stakes political gathering has been called by Ousmane Sonko at his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui district of Dakar this evening. The emergency meeting, convened at 6:00 PM,…
Laurent Gbagbo maintains leadership of Ivorian political party
After years of political turbulence, Laurent Gbagbo, former President of Côte d’Ivoire (2000-2011), has been reaffirmed as the leader of the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) during…
Laurent Gbagbo remains at the helm of PPA-CI in Côte d’Ivoire
After months of speculation about his political future, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has been reaffirmed as the leader of the Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). The decision came…
Bénin’s security elite: advanced training begins in Porto-Novo
The National Superior Police Academy in Porto-Novo recently inaugurated a series of advanced preparatory courses. This significant event, held on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, marks the commencement of training for…
Senegal: pastef party launches leadership contest amid sonko-diomaye political shifts
The High Authority for Party Regulation (HARP) of PASTEF-Les Patriotes officially initiated the process for electing the party president on May 14, 2026. According to decision n°001/2026/HARP, published by the…
Chadian opposition leader succès masra marks one year in detention
PoliticsChad chadian opposition leader succès masra marks one year in detention 15/05/2026 This Saturday, May 16, marks a full year since Succès Masra was taken into custody. What remains of…
Sénégal: why May becomes a month of social upheaval
Since 1968, May has been synonymous with social and university unrest in Senegal. It kicks off with International Workers’ Day on May 1st, a day dedicated to labor rights and…
Laurent Gbagbo secures new term as PPA-CI leader in Abidjan congress
The outcome was decisive. In a historic gathering held in Abidjan, the Parti des peuples africains-Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) formally endorsed Laurent Gbagbo’s leadership for another term this Thursday, May 14,…
Senegal weighs legal action against oil firms over contract disputes
Senegal takes bold stance on petroleum contracts with BP and Woodside The Senegalese government is preparing to escalate its negotiations with major oil companies, signaling potential legal action to secure…
Chad’s opposition warns of political tensions amid security concerns
In a fresh call to attention, Chad’s opposition bloc has raised alarms over the escalating political climate in the country. During a press briefing held in N’Djamena on Wednesday, the…
PPA-CI sanctions: 61 cadres suspended ahead of crucial congress
Tensions are escalating within the Parti des Peuples Africains – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) as the party prepares for its first ordinary congress, scheduled for May 14 and 15, 2026, in…

















