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Senegal Political Crisis Deepens as Sacked Premier Eyes Parliament Speakership

Politics Abass Sesay Abass Sesay -
Senegal’s political crisis deepened after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, while parliament moved to reinstate him as lawmaker and possible Speaker.

Ivory Coast Electoral Commission Dissolved in Explosive Election Shake-Up

Politics Yusuff Moseray Suma Yusuff Moseray Suma -
President Alassane Ouattara has dissolved the Ivory Coast electoral commission after years of opposition criticism, triggering fears of a new political crisis ahead of future elections.

Faye Sonko Power Struggle Bursts into the Open as Senegal’s Ruling Alliance Cracks

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The Faye Sonko power struggle is now reshaping Senegal’s political landscape, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye signals a shift away from party dominance and toward presidential authority in a growing rift with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

Burkina Faso Dissolves All Political Parties, Ending Multiparty System

Governance & Accountability Steve Asamoah Steve Asamoah -
Burkina Faso’s military rulers have dissolved all political parties, ending multiparty democracy and consolidating power more than three years after the 2022 coup.

Former Burkina Faso Leader Paul-Henri Damiba Extradited Over Coup Plot

Politics Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
Former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Damiba has been extradited from Togo to face a raft of charges, including allegations of plotting to overthrow the...
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