Politics

Bargny : Ousmane Sonko mobilise les militants de Pastef pour la campagne de vente des cartes de membre Première étape de cette tournée : la commune de Bargny, où il a été accueilli par une importante foule de sympathisants et de responsables politiques. Ousmane Sonko a donné, ce samedi, le coup d’envoi d’une tournée politique qui doit le conduire successivement à Bargny, Sébikotane, Khombole et Bambey. Le leader de Pastef a quitté la Cité Keur Gorgui pour aller à la rencontre des militants et renforcer la mobilisation autour de la campagne de vente des cartes de membre du parti. Première étape de cette tournée : la commune de Bargny, où il a été accueilli par une importante foule de sympathisants et ...

The streets of Bargny were alive with jubilation as Ousmane Sonko, leader of Pastef, arrived to a warm welcome from a passionate crowd. This marked the first stop of his nationwide tour to promote the sale of party membership cards, a campaign designed to grow the party’s base to one million members. During his address, Sonko paid tribute to local activists who lost their lives during years of political struggle. He also celebrated the unwavering dedication of Bargny’s supporters, whose efforts were instrumental in securing the party’s victory in the April 2024 presidential and subsequent legislative elections. The party, founded by Sonko in 2014, had long framed its rise to power as the culmination of a decade of mobilisation, despite facing severe repression and tragic losses between 2...

Politics Niger Niger and ECOWAS: bridging diplomatic divides after three years July 2026 Three years after the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum in Niamey, the military leadership remains locked in a tense standoff with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), an organization that swiftly condemned the coup and imposed sanctions while threatening military intervention. The regional bloc’s ultimatum, delivered just days after the putsch, was perceived as a declaration of war by neighboring military-led governments in Burkina Faso and Mali. This collective response highlighted the interconnected nature of the crisis—isolating Niger from ECOWAS without considering the broader Sahelian context became an impossible task. The deepening rift culminated in the formation...

POLITIQUE Gabon detention: Alain Claude Bilie By Nze's lawyers slam legal flaws Alain Claude Bilie By Nze, former Gabonese Prime Minister and prominent opposition figure, has spent over 100 days in detention since his arrest on April 15. His legal team argues that the charges against him stem from a 2008 financial dispute and condemn what they describe as an irregular judicial process. Justice Alain Claude Bilie By Nze’s attorneys maintain that his prolonged detention is unjustified, linking it to an outdated private dispute. In their statement, they highlight a 2008 disagreement over approximately €7,600, which they claim was exploited to justify his arrest. The opposition party Ensemble pour le Gabon asserts that he faces allegations of fraud and breach of trust. Bilie By Nze pr...

Paul Biya, à la tête du Cameroun depuis 1982 et doyen des chefs d’Etat dans le monde, est âgé de 93 ans. Cela fait 48 jours samedi qu’il a quitté le sol camerounais, parti le 7 juin pour un «court séjour privé en Europe» selon un communiqué officiel, accompagné de son épouse Chantal Biya.L’état de santé de M. Biya, qui séjourne très régulièrement à Genève, fait l’objet de maintes rumeurs, parfois démenties par le gouvernement.Le 18 juin, en réaction à des articles de presse, le ministre de la Communication, René Emmanuel Sadi, a publié un communiqué pour démentir l’hospitalisation du dirigeant camerounais dans une clinique genevoise.Pour l’opposition camerounaise, cette absence du président est révélatrice d’un «vide institutionnel criant», selon les mots de Mamadou Mota, vice-président du...

The transition at the Primature following Ousmane Sonko's exit on 22 May 2026 has reshaped the administrative landscape, with a fresh set of changes introduced under the new leadership of Al Aminou Lô. The restructuring, outlined in decree n°2025-1431, reallocates state services and strengthens the Prime Minister’s Office, redefining its operational framework. This follows the reorganization initiated during Sonko's tenure, which saw the establishment of key governance structures, including the Reform Monitoring Cell, the Inspection of Services, and the Commission on Asset Valorization and Recycling. Key reforms under Sonko’s administration In late 2025, several critical units were created to enhance efficiency. These included: The Cellule d’orientation et de suivi des réformes (Refor...

La Primature sénégalaise a connu une nouvelle évolution dans son architecture organisationnelle après le changement intervenu à sa tête en mai 2026. Ousmane Sonko, qui occupait les fonctions de Premier ministre depuis novembre 2025, a été remplacé par Al Aminou Lô, entraînant une redistribution de certaines structures de l’État. Ces changements s’inscrivent dans le cadre du décret n°2025-1431 portant répartition des services de l’État ainsi que du contrôle des établissements publics, sociétés nationales et sociétés à participation publique entre la Présidence, la Primature et les différents ministères. Les réformes engagées sous Ousmane Sonko Durant son passage à la Primature, Ousmane Sonko avait procédé à un ...

La tenue du dialogue national inclusifLe président Félix Tshisekedi a annoncé le 17 juillet 2026 son accord de principe pour l’organisation d’un dialogue national inclusif, apaisé et républicain. Cette décision a été communiquée à l’issue d’une rencontre avec les principales confessions religieuses du pays.Les enjeux du dialogueL'insécurité dans l'Est du pays ;Les tensions politiques ;

In the face of escalating security threats and terrorist attacks across multiple regions in Niger, a growing number of stakeholders are stepping up with innovative approaches to foster long-term stability. At the heart of these efforts lies the power of inclusive dialogue—a proven strategy to strengthen social cohesion and counter violent extremism. This national priority involves not only government action but also active participation from all sectors of society at every level. voices from communities facing daily challenges Despite robust state interventions, communities in high-risk zones such as Tera, Makolondi, and Torodi continue to face severe day-to-day obstacles. Local residents acknowledge the tireless efforts of national authorities in their quest for peace and security. Th...