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RUPTURE Diomaye Faye lance « Kiiraay » et acte sa rupture avec Ousmane Sonko Le président du Sénégal Bassirou Diomaye Faye a lancé samedi 25 juillet 2026 à Dakar son nouveau parti politique, officialisant sa rupture très médiatisée avec son ancien mentor et ex-Premier ministre, Ousmane Sonko, qui dirige le parti panafricaniste Pastef, auquel les deux hommes […]
During the official launch of his new political movement, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes républicains, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye delivered a powerful message. This clear warning, widely interpreted as being directed at his former Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, resonated deeply. Speaking in Wolof, the President declared: « Fii, saa fitnë dootufi nanee ñeex », a phrase […]
The political landscape in Senegal witnessed a significant development this Saturday afternoon as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially unveiled his new political movement, “Kiiraay: les patriotes républicains”. This freshly minted party is set to invigorate national aspirations, focusing on crucial pillars such as safeguarding the Republic of Senegal, upholding its vital institutions, and preserving the […]
Under the leadership of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the Burkina Faso government has proudly announced a significant milestone: by June 30, 2026, over 1.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) successfully returned to their communities of origin. This encouraging development is a direct result of ongoing improvements in the security landscape across various regions that have been […]
Pre-season friendlies are already setting the tone for the 2026-2027 football campaign. On Saturday, the Stade Rennais delivered a convincing performance against Belgium’s Club Bruges, securing a 2-1 victory. Meanwhile, AS Monaco suffered a setback, losing 2-0 to Sporting CP in Lisbon, while Racing Club de Strasbourg also fell short against Blackburn Rovers, ending their […]
Maïmouna Dièye’s comments about Ousmane Sonko during a gathering in Khombole this past weekend have ignited a heated debate across Senegal. The activist’s choice of words—invoking a religious blessing typically reserved for the Prophet Mohammad—has drawn sharp criticism and raised questions about the boundaries between political reverence and religious sacralization in Senegalese public discourse. Why […]
During the official launch of his new political party, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes républicains, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye delivered a powerful message widely interpreted as a direct address to his former prime minister. “Fii, saa fitnë dootufi nanee ñeex,” he declared, a Wolof phrase translating to: “Here, from now on, what was tolerated will no […]
During a Saturday gathering in Bambey, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, urged his supporters to remain vigilant against potential provocations targeting the movement. He emphasized that these actions may not only affect the party but also aim to destabilize the nation as a whole. Sonko warned that certain provocations could be directed at […]
The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has officially launched his new political formation, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, marking a new chapter in the country’s evolving political landscape after his split with the Pastef party. Away from the formalities of an assembly general meeting held at a hotel on Saturday, July 25th in Dakar, […]
In a solemn address marking the launch of his new political party, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reflected on the tragic loss of lives during past political unrest, delivering a message widely seen as a veiled challenge to his prime minister, Ousmane Sonko. During Saturday’s founding assembly of his party at the King Fahd Palace […]
University of Lomé Registration Guide: Navigate the Process Smoothly The University of Lomé (UL), Togo’s largest higher education institution, welcomes thousands of fresh high school graduates and continuing students each academic year. To streamline the enrollment experience, the university has revamped its administrative procedures, shifting toward a fully digitalized system. Whether you’re a first-time applicant […]
From power to obscurity: Cameroon’s former officials cast aside by history Cameroon’s once-powerful figures now sidelined by the presidency Since Paul Biya rose to power in 1982, a long line of high-ranking officials has seen their fortunes rise and fall under his watch. Some sought to challenge his authority, while others simply became victims of […]