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Gambia and Senegal Convene Fourth Presidential Council Meeting in Dakar
By Staff Reporter The Governments of The Gambia and Senegal are set to hold the Fourth Session of the Senegalo-Gambian Presidential Council Meeting (PCM) in Dakar from 9 to 12 June 2026, in a move aimed at further strengthening bilateral…
Court Orders President Ramaphosa to Cover Legal Costs in Landmark Political Funding Case
By CTV Africa CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Western Cape High Court has ordered South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to pay the legal costs of civil society activists who successfully challenged aspects of the country’s political funding framework ahead…
Benin President Romuald Wadagni Arrives in Burkina Faso for Friendship and Working Visit
By CTV Africa OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — The President of the Republic of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, arrived in Ouagadougou on Tuesday for a friendship and working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Benin and Burkina Faso. President Wadagni was…
Shock Resignation in Senegal as Malick Ndiaye Steps Down Amid Political Tensions
By CTV Africa Malick Ndiaye has dramatically resigned as President of Senegal’s National Assembly, sending shockwaves across Senegal’s political landscape amid growing national tensions and intense public scrutiny over the country’s political direction. In an emotional and carefully worded statement…
PASTEF Pays Tribute to Sonko After Reported Dismissal as Senegal PM
By CTV Africa Senegal’s ruling party, PASTEF, has officially reacted to reports of the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, praising Sonko’s leadership and reaffirming its commitment to the party’s political vision. In a communiqué…
Senegal Faces Political Shake-Up as President Faye Reportedly Sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
Senegal has been plunged into political uncertainty following reports that President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and moved to dissolve the government. Local media outlets indicate that the decision marks a dramatic rupture between the two…
Gambia Intensifies Global Diplomacy Push as Government Courts UN, Foreign Allies and Investors
By CTV Africa Sering Modou Njie on Tuesday held a series of high-level bilateral and development engagements with diplomats, United Nations officials and private sector actors as part of efforts to deepen international cooperation and advance The Gambia’s foreign policy…
Tensions Rise Between Senegal’s President and Prime Minister Over Party Direction
A growing political rift is emerging at the top leadership of Senegal, as differences between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko become increasingly public. The tensions escalated after President Faye warned that the ruling PASTEF party risks…
Kel Ansars Council Calls for Unity, Vigilance Amid Tensions in Mali
The General Council of the Kel Ansars and Allies has issued a strong communiqué urging unity, discipline, and national cohesion as Mali navigates a period of uncertainty. In the statement released on April 30, 2026, in Bamako, the council emphasized…