Month: July 2026

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially inaugurated his new political movement, Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains, marking a significant development in the nation’s political landscape. The launch ceremony, which took place on July 25, 2026, at the prestigious Roi Fahd hotel in Dakar, highlighted a strong emphasis on national pride and forward-looking governance for Senegal. This initiative by President Faye signals a strategic shift, building upon the political momentum that previously saw the rise of figures like Ousmane Sonko and the Pastef movement. The formation of Kiiraay underscores President Faye's commitment to a distinctly patriotic agenda, aiming to rally citizens around a renewed vision for the country's future. Observers anticipate that this new party will...

Fichier généré le The RHDP's Ascendancy The Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) was initially envisioned as a grand coalition, uniting the political heirs of Félix Houphouët-Boigny, who had long been divided by disputes over his legacy. What began as a strategic alliance between former rivals Alassane Ouattara and Henri Konan Bédié, forged to c...

Le président du Conseil d'administration de l'APIX, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a réaffirmé samedi à Guineé-Bissau qu'il avait choisi la République lorsqu'il adhéra au projet politique porté par Pastef. Selon lui, il avait adhéré en raison des hommes qui l'incarnaient et refusait de mettre les postes devant ses principes. Il estime que le leader de Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, « n'a jamais choisi la République » et alimentait la fracture au sommet de l'État avec certaines prises de position publiques. Lansana Gagny Sakho reproche à Ousmane Sonko d'avoir dénoncé un manque d'autorité dans le pays, des propos qui auraient fortement embarrassé le chef de l'État. Il défend le choix qu'il dit avoir fait en faveur des institutions républicaines et affirme que les réalités du pouvoir diffèrent souvent de celle...

In a striking departure from his former political ally, Lansana Gagny Sakho has leveled sharp criticism at Ousmane Sonko, accusing him of prioritizing personal ambition over the integrity of Senegal’s republican institutions. Speaking during a media appearance, the former close associate of Sonko—now a prominent figure within the Kiiraay party led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye—revealed that he had declined a high-ranking government position in the water and sanitation sector after Senegal’s political transition. His decision, he emphasized, was driven by an unwavering commitment to his principles over political gains. "I refused to compromise my values for a position," he stated, adding that this stance allowed him to distance himself from Sonko’s trajectory with ease. "From the ou...

Senegal’s political landscape is bracing for a pivotal moment as Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, has taken a resolute stand against any postponement of the upcoming local elections scheduled for January 2027. In a bold declaration, Sonko emphasized that such a move would be unacceptable, especially in light of the sacrifices made to uphold democratic processes. Why 2027’s local elections must proceed as planned Ousmane Sonko addressed growing speculations about a potential delay in the local elections, dismissing them outright. “We cannot forget the three lives lost to prevent the postponement of the presidential election,” he stated, underscoring the gravity of maintaining electoral timelines. Unlike the 2024 legislative elections—which were triggered by the dissolution of the...

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally unveiled KIIRAAY – The Republican Patriots, his new political movement launched in Dakar to consolidate his political base ahead of critical upcoming elections in Senegal. This strategic move comes as Faye seeks to distance himself from his former party, the PASTEF, led by his ex-Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, while positioning himself as a unifying figure for Senegalese citizens and national institutions. Yet, the road ahead is fraught with obstacles, as analysts warn of the monumental task ahead. Can KIIRAAY secure Senegal's political future? For Pape Ibrahima Kane, a prominent Senegalese researcher, Faye’s challenge is monumental: "Building a party capable of propelling him to power within three years is no small feat. By 2029, will he have...