The African Tribune

Taxawu Sénégal has officially transformed from a political platform into a structured party during its constitutive congress held in Dakar on Sunday, May 10. The event, centered on the theme "From platform to political party: Rethinking the social contract for a sovereign, just, united, and prosperous Senegal", brought together militants, leaders, and supporters to endorse a new strategic direction for the movement. At the conclusion of the proceedings, Khalifa Ababacar Sall was unanimously acclaimed as the party's leader by the congress delegates, amidst an atmosphere of enthusiasm and unwavering commitment. In a speech blending critical analysis with forward-looking proposals, the newly elected leader of Taxawu Sénégal delivered a stark assessment of the national situation, ...

The Mali crisis, unfolding since 2012, has reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Sahel. A once-central player in Western counterterrorism strategies—through France’s Serval (2013) and later Barkhane (2014) operations—the country has undergone a historic shift in 2022. By demanding the withdrawal of French troops, the Malian junta marked a strategic pivot toward Russia, placing sovereignist rhetoric at the heart of its political narrative. This ambition was formalized in September 2023 with the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), alongside Burkina Faso and Niger. Together, these nations sought to redefine regional balances outside Western influence. Yet, this vision of absolute sovereignty now faces harsh military and diplomatic realities. Coordinated attacks by the JNIM a...

Emerging from modest beginnings and facing life's adversities early on, Babily Dembélé has steadily established himself as a prominent and multifaceted figure in Côte d'Ivoire. His trajectory as an architect, politician, entrepreneur, and social advocate is a compelling narrative of perseverance, profound faith, and an unyielding commitment to personal growth.Born into a family grappling with significant financial insecurity, Dembélé's formative years were initially shaped by animist traditions before he embraced Catholicism, and subsequently, Islam. The son of a cultivator and a homemaker, he experienced a childhood marked by scarcity. His father, forcibly relocated from Kouto to Dimbokro for labor, eventually settled in Brofodoumé, welcomed by the BECHE family. Despite these material har...