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The energy collaboration between Senegal and Algeria has reached a significant milestone. High-level representatives from both governments convened in Algiers, agreeing to pool their extensive knowledge in the vital hydrocarbons sector. This crucial meeting, held in the Algerian capital, brought together Senegal’s Minister of African Integration and Foreign Affairs with his Algerian counterparts responsible for […]
Appels sur l’actualité Mali : Donald Trump va-t-il attaquer le Jnim? Publié le : 27/07/2026 – 11:00 Écouter – 05:15 L’administration Trump étudie la possibilité de frappes militaires au Mali contre le Jnim, groupe jihadiste affilié à Al-Qaïda, qui met sous pression la junte au pouvoir, selon des responsables cités par le Washington Post. Cette option ferait du […]
In a significant political development in Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially unveiled his own political movement, “Kiiraay, les patriotes républicains,” this past Saturday. This launch follows his notable separation in May from former ally Ousmane Sonko and marks President Faye’s formal independence from the Pastef party. The name “Kiiraay,” meaning “protection” in Wolof, […]
Yankhoba Diémé and key ministers depart Pastef to back President Diomaye A notable shake-up in the Senegalese political landscape has unfolded as three government ministers, including Yankhoba Diémé, have declared their decision to leave Pastef and officially back President Diomaye. Diémé sharply criticized Ousmane Sonko’s former party, labeling it an “empty shell” and highlighting a […]
By publicly addressing Arab slavery and its ongoing influence within contemporary radical Islam, the Burkinabè captain shatters a long-standing taboo, going beyond mere provocation. He confronts a critical blind spot in African historiography, a truth often suppressed by Gulf powers and certain Western intellectuals. This political declaration reveals the profound tensions concerning historical memory across […]
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 […]
A recent study by British researcher Antonia Juelich has brought to light the systematic deployment of artificial intelligence by the Boko Haram terrorist organization. This group, notorious for two decades of massacres and war crimes primarily in northern Nigeria, is now leveraging advanced technology for its military objectives. Artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into daily […]
For 49 consecutive days, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has remained away from the country, a duration matching his longest absence this year. Departing on June 7 for a private trip to Europe, the 93-year-old leader has not made a public appearance since. In newsrooms across Yaoundé, the clock is ticking—and so is the unease. Echoes […]
In a candid interview on Radio Sénégal Internationale, Dr Abdourahmane Diouf, Senegal’s Minister of Energy and Petroleum, delivered a scathing critique of the internal fractures plaguing the Pastef party. As a founding member of the KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, he took a firm stance on the escalating tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and […]
Premier League move confirmed for Union Saint-Gilloise star Dutch goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen is set to make a high-profile switch to Ipswich Town in England’s Premier League, with a transfer fee exceeding ten million euros. The 26-year-old’s move was officially announced this morning, marking a significant step in his career after an impressive season in Belgium. […]
Politique Benjamin Ngongang : « le président de la République n’est pas élu pour gouverner à l’étranger » L’analyste des questions de gouvernance au Cameroun, critique directement l’absentéisme récurrent et les longs séjours à l’étranger du président Paul Biya. Il était l’un des […] Armand Djaleu |26 juillet 2026|3 min de lecture AAA Suivez Actu […]
In a historic move that reshapes Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye inaugurated his new political party, Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains, on a Saturday in Dakar. The launch signifies a decisive break from his former mentor and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, marking the end of their political alliance that once propelled them […]