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Ils sont des milliers à battre le pavé, ce samedi matin à Niamey, à l’occasion de la commémoration du troisième anniversaire de la Refondation du Niger, marquant l’arrivée des militaires au pouvoir le 26 juillet 2023. Lire aussi : Niger. La peine de mort pour les auteurs de détournements d’au moins 1 milliard de francs: […]
In a significant move reshaping the political landscape of Sénégal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially launched his new political party, Kiiraay. This establishment marks a notable development following his widely reported separation from his former political mentor and ex-Premier Minister, Ousmane Sonko. The inauguration of Kiiraay signals a fresh direction for Faye, a prominent figure […]
The esteemed leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, recently issued a public correction to former minister Maimouna Dièye. This occurred following remarks she made during the official launch of the party’s membership card sales campaign, an event held this past Saturday in Khombole. Addressing party activists, Maimouna Dièye had stated, “I am pleased today to be […]
Sénégal : 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 chef de l'État sénégalais a officiellement lancé samedi son propre parti politique. Ancien membre du Pastel dirigé par Ousmane Sonko, […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has endured a severe and protracted food crisis for over a quarter-century. Currently, the struggle for basic sustenance impacts an alarming 26.5 million people across the nation. Globally, the DRC ranks as the third-highest country on the hunger index, surpassed only by Somalia and South Sudan. Despite the immense […]
La justice burkinabè vient de porter un coup sévère à un montage financier bien connu du secteur minier mondial. Un tribunal a prononcé l’annulation d’un contrat de streaming aurifère conclu entre les sociétés canadiennes Franco-Nevada et Sandstorm Gold Royalties et un actif situé sur le territoire national. Le jugement, dont la portée dépasse largement les […]
The Senegalese president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, took a decisive step on Saturday, July 25, at Dakar, by officially launching KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, his own party vehicle. The announcement was made during an assembly general constitutive held in a hotel in the capital, consecrating the political emancipation of the head of state from the […]
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has taken a pivotal step, officially announcing the establishment of KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, his own political party, on Saturday, July 25, in Dakar. This declaration, made during a constituent general assembly held in the capital, marks the Head of State’s political emancipation from the African Party for Independence, […]
Côte d’Ivoire cybersecurity has reached a significant milestone. Ivorian authorities have officially inaugurated the national Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), a system designed to issue and manage electronic certificates crucial for authenticating identities, securing transactions, and facilitating digital exchanges. Simultaneously, Abidjan has commenced the development of its forthcoming national cybersecurity strategy, slated to cover the 2026-2030 […]
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 […]