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L’ancien premier ministre sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye a lancé hier à Dakar son nouveau parti politique Kiiraay, une formation républicaine qui vise à rassembler les partisans des valeurs du président Sadio Doumbia et de l’ancien président Abdoulaye Wade. L'acte de naissance de Kiiraay a été marqué par la présence de nombreux personnalités politiques sénégalaises, dont […]
Olympique Lyonnais’ Ligue 1 clash with Auxerre postponed until Champions League fate is sealed The third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League will determine when Olympique Lyonnais (OL) finally face AJ Auxerre in Ligue 1. The French Football League (LFP) has already announced the fixtures for eight matches between September 3 and 6, but […]
The Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Progress (RHDP) has come a long way since its inception as a coalition between Alassane Ouattara and Henri Konan Bédiè. Initially formed to counter the opposition, the party has now become the dominant force in Ivorian politics. The RHDP’s ascent can be attributed to Ouattara’s leadership and strategic […]
Niamey, 27 juillet 2026 – Les consultations entre les responsables des pays de l’Alliance des États du Sahel (AES) se poursuivent en marge des manifestations marquant le troisième anniversaire de l’accession du Conseil national pour la sauvegarde de la patrie (CNSP) au pouvoir. Le Général de division Mohamed Toumba, ministre d’État et ministre de l’Intérieur, […]
During an appearance on a national morning show, Lansana Gagny Sakho, Chairman of the Board of the APIX, clarified his decision to distance himself from Ousmane Sonko while firmly endorsing the country’s republican institutions. He shared that his initial alignment with the Pastef movement stemmed from admiration for its key figures, not necessarily its political […]
Lansana Gagny Sakho accuses Ousmane Sonko of undermining Senegal’s republican values Following Senegal’s political transition, he revealed declining a high-profile appointment to uphold his core principles. Once a close ally of Ousmane Sonko, Lansana Gagny Sakho now serves as a leading figure within Kiiraay, the party backing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In a recent interview, […]
In a firm and uncompromising stance, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party and President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has categorically rejected any possibility of postponing the upcoming local elections scheduled for January 2027. His declaration comes amid growing speculation about potential delays to the electoral calendar, which he dismisses as unfounded and unacceptable. Why […]
Niamey, July 27, 2026 – The Nigerien government is transforming the future Collège scientifique de Niamey into a flagship institution for nurturing the nation’s next generation of scientific leaders. This ambitious project took a major step forward today as Dr Élisabeth Shérif, Minister of National Education, Literacy and Language Promotion, personally inspected the construction site […]
PoliticsSenegal Senegal’s Diomaye Faye faces political reshuffle challenges Launching a new political movement, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye seeks to expand his base as Senegal’s political landscape evolves. The Senegalese President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has inaugurated his new political formation, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. This move […]
Pour l’occasion, l'OL recevra l'AJ Auxerre en match de Ligue des Champions. Cette rencontre est la seule qui n'a pas été officiellement fixée. Le résultat du 3ème tour de qualification de l'UEFA Champions League de l'Olympique Lyonnais décidera définitivement de ce match. Si l'Olympique Lyonnais se qualifie pour les play-offs, le match se jouera le […]
Three years have passed since Niger fell under the control of a military junta, a period marked by political upheaval, economic decline, and a worsening security landscape. What was initially framed as a historic turning point to restore national sovereignty and stability has instead left the country grappling with deepening hardships that show no signs […]
The Chad government has formally notified the United Nations of its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), sending shockwaves through global diplomacy. Announced on July 27, this move reflects mounting frustration among African nations over what N’Djamena calls the court’s ‘political instrumentalization’ and alleged bias against the continent. Breaking diplomatic ties with […]