Senegal
Ousmane Sonko's close aides raised funds on European tour

Senegal
PASTEF infighting continues in wake of Bassirou Diomaye Faye's presidential nomination

Ousmane Sonko's party has lined up its secretary general as a stop-gap presidential candidate to prevent his side imploding should the imprisoned opposition leader himself be unable to run. But behind the scenes, his camp is still tearing itself apart over February's election.

Senegal
Senegindia under opposition fire in Saint Louis

An agricultural collective has accused the Indian-owned firm of illegally acquiring a significant piece of land in the northwest. With help from major opposition figures, they plan to take the case to the Supreme Court.

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Zimbabwe, Senegal, Cameroon, DRC

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

ZimbabweScott MacMillan, a pioneer of onshore gas exploration.

SenegalAlioune Sall, Ousmane Sonko's champion in France.

CameroonLeonel Kungaba Fongoh takes over a divided SDF.

DRCMilain Fayulu, in his father's shadow.

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Senegal, Cameroon, Ghana, Egypt

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence reveals the next generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Senegal Ousseynou Ly, PASTEF's media man in fight against Sall

Cameroon Jacques Jonathan Nyemb, multi-tasking lawyer

Ghana Edmund Akoto Bamfo, young security successor

Egypt Bassam Rady, Sisi's loyal diplomat in Rome

Senegal
Parliamentary elections divide leaders of influential Mourides brotherhood in Touba

Elections are set to take place in July and major divisions within the powerful Mbacké family persist. Some support President Macky Sall, and others Ousmane Sonko's opposition coalition.

Senegal
Macky Sall facing the headache of Senegalese overseas voters for 2022 legislative elections

In the run-up to the legislative elections scheduled for 31 July, the Senegalese authorities have adopted a conciliatory stance. To ensure the smooth running of the elections in France, Dakar has created several ad hoc committees that bring together the country's main parties.