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The Constitutional Court of Togo now has a new head following the passing of Aboudou Assouma
Just days before the legislative and regional elections in Togo, the National Assembly has chosen Kwame Meyisso to lead the Constitutional Court, replacing the late Aboudou Assouma. Kwame Meyisso’s accession to the Constitutional Court signifies the beginning of a new… -
Bassirou Diomaye Faye: After Mauritania, the Senegalese President Expected in Gambia This Saturday
This Saturday, April 20, 2024, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is slated for an official visit to Banjul, the capital of Gambia. This was announced by the presidential office in Dakar. In his second official trip abroad, Mr. Faye will… -
Benin: A new head for intelligence services replacing Pamphile Zomahoun
As a replacement for the former head of Benin’s Intelligence Services, Pamphile Zomahoun, President Patrice Talon has appointed an interim successor. The head of the Directorate of Liaison and Documentation Services (DSLD) of Benin, Pamphile Zomahoun, who has been named… -
Benin: Intelligence Chief Pamphile Zomahoun Named Ambassador, Special Envoy to Haiti
In Benin, the head of intelligence services, Pamphile Zomahoun, has been appointed as an ambassador, special envoy to Haiti. This was decided during the Council of Ministers held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Colonel Pamphile Zomahoun is no longer the… -
Senegal: PASTEF’s Message from Ousmane Sonko to Patriots
After being brought to power, the political party PASTEF, led by Ousmane Sonko, sent a message to the population. It was conveyed through a statement on Friday, April 12, 2024. The PASTEF party, recently brought to power in Senegal with… -
Benin: Johannes Dagnon, Special Advisor to Patrice Talon, Dismissed
Patrice Talon, the president of Benin, has recently decided to terminate the assignment of his special advisor, Johannes Dagnon, as reported by local media on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Serving as a special advisor since 2016, Johannes Dagnon was relieved… -
Senegal: Ousmane Sonko Finally Unveils His Government List
Following a significant anticipation after his recent appointment, Ousmane Sonko, the new Prime Minister of Senegal, has finally announced on Friday the composition of his cabinet. The new administration will include 25 ministers along with 5 secretaries of state. The… -
Presidential Elections in Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Receives Congratulations from ECOWAS
Following his victory in the presidential election on Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has received congratulations from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The Economic Community of West African…