Month: July 2026

My initial commitment to PASTEF was never driven by aspirations for personal office, privileges, or accolades. Instead, I joined with a deep-seated conviction: to contribute to the emergence of a Senegal characterized by greater justice, transparency, and an unwavering respect for the rule of law. I witnessed firsthand the arduous years of struggle, marked by clandestine gatherings, facing intimidation, and making profound sacrifices. I observed countless men and women forgo their personal comfort, and at times even their safety, all in service of an ideal that transcended individual ambitions. When our collective vision finally ascended to power, I genuinely believed the most challenging phase was behind us. My expectation was that the moment had arrived to govern with profou...

Bassirou Diomaye Faye to establish new political party in SénégalBassirou Diomaye Faye is set to launch his own political party, marking a notable development in Sénégal's political landscape. Faye previously held a significant position within Pastef, the nation's ruling party, which was led by Ousmane Sonko during his tenure as Prime Minister. However, Faye's affiliation with Pastef concluded abruptly last May following his dismissal, an event that brought to a head several months of underlying disagreements and subtle tensions between the two former political partners. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has declared his intention to establish a new political party, a significant move signaling a formal separation from Ousmane Sonko and the Pastef party. The announcement, made at the Presidential Palace before an assembly of over 300 mayors, underscores a pivotal moment in Senegalese politics. This development follows a period where the Pastef movement propelled Faye from incarceration to the nation's highest office. Simultaneously, a legislative reform is currently under consideration by deputies that could potentially bar a sitting president from leading a political organization. This raises crucial questions about President Faye's quest for political independence: Is he truly forging his own path, or does this decision represent a departure fro...

Aldiouma Sow, a prominent Minister-Counselor to the President of the Republic and coordinator for the political, civil society, and trade union sectors within the Presidential Cabinet, recently delivered a scathing critique of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko during his appearance on TFM's "Infos Matin" program. Addressing persistent criticisms leveled against the Prime Minister, Sow articulated a clear division in the trajectory of the Pastef party. "In Pastef's history, two distinct phases emerge," he explained. "Previously, the accusations against Ousmane Sonko originated from the opposition. At that time, we dismissed them as mere tactics in the political struggle. However, upon assuming power, we confronted the stark reality that these criticisms were, in fact, well-founded. Ousmane...

Le cyberactiviste ivoirien Ibrahim Zigui a recouvré une liberté provisoire après une détention de dix mois, a annoncé son avocat. La décision met un terme temporaire à une procédure qui s’est imposée comme l’un des marqueurs du climat pré-électoral en Côte d’Ivoire, où la parole numérique critique s’est retrouvée sous étroite surveillance des autorités judiciaires.Une détention devenue emblématique du traitement des voix critiquesFigure connue de l’activisme en ligne, Ibrahim Zigui s’était imposé sur les réseaux sociaux par des prises de position tranchées à l’égard de la gouvernance ivoirienne. Son incarcération, prolongée sur près de dix mois, avait été perçue par plusieurs organisations de défense des droits humains comme un signal adressé aux publicateurs les plus véhéments.La remise e...

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Le président de la RDC, Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, a effectué une visite de travail à Brazzaville le 3 juillet. Arrivé en bateau, il a traversé le Pool Malebo avant d'être accueilli par le Premier ministre congolais. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter