Senegal politics: dieme rejects sonko’s victimhood claims and backs faye
Featured Politics Senegalese minister counters Ousmane Sonko’s victimization narrative to support Bassirou Diomaye Faye In a candid interview, Senegalese Minister Yankhoba Diémé addressed the escalating tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. He dismissed Sonko’s repeated claims of victimization as a deliberate tactic to manipulate public opinion and deflect scrutiny […]
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Bénin’s historic sénat inauguration: talon and boni yayi united
Bénin’s institutional framework is on the cusp of a momentous transformation. Members of the nation’s inaugural Sénat convened a private session on Friday, July 24, at the Sofitel Hotel in Cotonou. This nearly two-hour closed-door meeting focused on finalizing procedural and organizational details ahead of the official installation ceremony, scheduled for Thursday, July 30, […]
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Senegal’s Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s intensifying patriotic rhetoric
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has firmly positioned himself as a leading voice for national pride in Senegal, particularly evident with the recent unveiling of his new political entity. The launch of Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains, held at the prestigious Roi Fahd hotel in Dakar on July 25, 2026, underscored a deliberate escalation of patriotic […]
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Côte d’Ivoire: the rhdp’s transformation from unified party to political hegemon
From the series The making of the RHDP Conceived as a grand convergence for the political descendants of Félix Houphouët-Boigny, who had long been divided by disputes over his legacy, the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) embarked on a remarkable trajectory. Initially formed as a strategic alliance between Alassane Ouattara and Henri […]
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Lansana Gagny Sakho : Ousmane Sonko n’a jamais choisi la République, selon l’ancien allié
La polémique sur le choix politique de Ousmane Sonko Invité de l’émission RFM Matin, Lansana Gagny Sakho a revu en tête les raisons de son éloignement avec le président du Sénegal. Selon lui, il avait adhéré au projet politique porté par Pastef à l’époque en raison des hommes qui l’incarnaient. Mais l’ancien allié d’Ousmane Sonko […]
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Senegal’s Faye faces political reshuffle challenges with new party
PoliticsSenegal President Faye’s KIIRAAY party tests new political terrain July 27, 2026 Launching a new political formation brings both opportunities and hurdles as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye seeks to solidify his base ahead of upcoming elections. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, in Dakar, marking a […]
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RDC – Politique : AB de Sama Lukonde soutient Tshisekedi dans sa volonté de faire aboutir la loi référendaire et le dialogue
27 juillet 2026 Auteur : La rédaction Politique RDC – Politique : AB de Sama Lukonde soutient Tshisekedi dans sa volonté de faire aboutir la loi référendaire et le dialogue Partager FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmail Imprimer Dimanche 26 juillet 2026, le président du Sénat, Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, en sa qualité de l’autorité morale du regroupement politique « Agissons et […]
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Abdourahmane Diouf’s revelation on Ousmane Sonko’s political funds management
Ousmane Sonko allegedly sought more political funds, states Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf Dr. Abdourahmane Diouf has brought to light an intriguing claim: Ousmane Sonko reportedly requested an additional allocation of political funds after exhausting his initial budget while serving as Prime Minister. This disclosure introduces a new layer of intrigue into Senegal’s political discourse, raising questions […]
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Senegal’s president bassirou diomaye faye launches new political party ‘kiiraay’
In a significant shift in Senegal’s political arena, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has established his own political entity, “Kiiraay, les patriotes républicains.” This move follows his separation in May from former ally Ousmane Sonko and marks a decisive break from the Pastef party. The new party, whose name “Kiiraay” translates to “protection” in Wolof, was […]
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Sénégal : Bassirou Diomaye Faye crée son parti et acte sa rupture avec Ousmane Sonko
Sénégal : Bassirou Diomaye Faye crée son parti et acte sa rupture avec Ousmane Sonko Actus. Le président sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye a officiellement lancé samedi à Dakar son nouveau parti politique, baptisé Kiiraay. Cette création marque la rupture définitive avec son ancien mentor et ex-Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko, avec lequel il avait pourtant conquis […]
Read MoreSénégal: le président Diomaye Faye lance officiellement son parti politique
Au Sénégal, la rupture entre le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et son ancien allié Ousmane Sonko, chef du parti au pouvoir, le Pastef, est consommée. Le président sénégalais a officiellement lancé samedi son propre parti politique, créant ainsi une nouvelle alliance qui devrait se jouer lors des élections locales de 2027 et pourrait influencer la […]
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Senegal’s president diomaye faye inaugurates new party, solidifying split from sonko
RUPTURE Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye Inaugurates New Party, Solidifying Split From Sonko President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal officially launched his new political party, “Kiiraay,” in Dakar on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This move formalizes his widely publicized separation from his former mentor and ex-Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. Both men were previously members of the […]
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