Politics

À Dakar, le débat politique monte d'un cran. Tafsir Thioye, acteur de la société civile sénégalaise et observateur critique de la coalition au pouvoir, a publiquement rejeté les récentes accusations portées par Ousmane Sonko, Premier ministre et leader du parti Pastef. Cette prise de position survient dans un contexte de tensions croissantes entre l'exécutif et ses opposants, plusieurs mois après l'arrivée au pouvoir du duo Diomaye-Sonko. Une réfutation directe des déclarations du Premier ministre Selon ses propres mots, Tafsir Thioye souhaite rétablir ce qu'il considère comme la vérité des faits face aux affirmations du chef du gouvernement sénégalais. Ce chroniqueur politique, connu pour ses interventions fréquentes dans les médias, reproche à Ousmane Sonko d'avoir avancé des éléments qu...

Waly Diouf Bodian, a senior official of Pastef, has strongly reacted to recent remarks by Professor Mary Teuw Niane concerning verbal violence and mutual respect in public discourse. The political figure accuses the former higher education minister of inconsistency, pointing to earlier attacks directed at Pastef leader Ousmane Sonko.Bodian categorically dismisses the academic's calls for calm and questions his institutional stance. "After calling President Ousmane Sonko an impostor, Mary Teuw Niane now comes to lecture us on morality, verbal violence, and respect for others. It is too late, Professor," Bodian declared. Continuing his criticism, he added: "Your literary nonsense on Sundays no longer works with us patriots. We do not respect those who do not respect Ousmane Sonko." He conclu...

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The Rally for Homeland and Modernity (RPM), a key member of Gabon’s ruling coalition, has praised President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema for his dedicated service to the nation between August 9 and 30, as outlined in an official statement signed by party spokesperson Etienne Francky Meba Ondo. In a communiqué titled “From action to results,” the political group commended the president’s commitment to advancing healthcare, alongside tangible achievements such as his visible presence across the country and efforts to develop rural regions. The RPM specifically highlighted a 55 billion CFA franc investment in healthcare, announced on August 30 in Makokou. This funding includes 44 billion for upgrading national medical infrastructure, 6 billion to reopen canteens in hospitals, and 5 billion ...

Khady Diène Gaye fires back at Abdourahmane Diouf over debt restructuring claims "The revelation left her stunned," Khady Diène Gaye declared upon learning that a minister had falsely claimed Ousmane Sonko supported a debt restructuring agreement. Khady Diène Gaye, former Sports Minister and fellow government colleague of Abdourahmane Diouf, has forcefully rejected the minister’s recent assertions about Ousmane Sonko’s alleged endorsement of a debt restructuring initiative. Gaye described her reaction as one of sheer astonishment upon hearing Diouf claim that the current National Assembly President, then serving as Prime Minister, had agreed to such a proposal. In a scathing rebuttal, the Pastef party spokesperson dismissed Diouf’s statements as outright fabrications. She ope...

The recently finalized technical agreement between Sénégal and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has intensified political discussions. Thierno Bocoum, leader of the Agir-Les Leaders movement, is urging the government to fully disclose the terms of the debt restructuring and program conditions. In a formal statement, Bocoum emphasized the necessity of publishing the economic and financial policy memorandum. If full disclosure is not possible, he insists it should at least be submitted to the National Assembly for thorough public debate on the commitments made in the name of all Senegalese citizens. Bocoum’s critique extends beyond the current administration. He directly challenges the roles of Ousmane Sonko and Abdourahmane Sarr, both of whom he links to the policies that led to the ...

Featured Politics Sonko's sharp stance on Senegal's IMF deal raises transparency questions Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and current President of Senegal's National Assembly, has taken a firm public position on the recently announced agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Senegalese government. In a statement following the revelation of a new IMF loan package worth over $2 billion (approximately 1,245 billion CFA francs) to support Dakar, Sonko raised critical concerns about the lack of transparency surrounding the deal. He had previously exposed a hidden debt issue that led to the suspension of Senegal's IMF program in 2024, prompting renewed scrutiny of the current negotiations. «We have c...

Political alliances, once forged in struggle, can fracture under the weight of power. The relationship between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has evolved from partnership to confrontation, with every statement and decision now scrutinized through the lens of institutional power. This Tuesday marks a pivotal moment in this unfolding drama. The convening of an extraordinary session of the National Assembly—dominated by the president’s party, Pastef—raises a fundamental question: how far can parliamentary power extend when it seeks to influence the choices of the elected president? Legality versus legitimacy: where the line blurs A majority may wield its legal prerogatives, but the exercise of power must not erode institutional bala...

PoliticsCameroun elections 2027: why voter registration must be boosted before deadlineThe final stretch of the 2026 voter registration drive, which began on January 2, is underway across Cameroun. With the annual revision period set to conclude on August 31, electoral officials and political stakeholders are sounding the alarm over sluggish participation.AAAVoter registration lags as deadline nearsDespite extensive awareness campaigns ahead of the 2026 voter registration drive, participation remains low. Observers note fewer sign-ups compared to previous years, even with legislative and municipal elections on the horizon. The August 31 cutoff marks the final opportunity for unregistered citizens to enroll before the 2027 polls.Several factors explain the decline. Post-presidential electio...

Sénégal: minister accuses sonko of hypocrisy over religious funds debate The recent tour of religious centers by Ousmane Sonko has sparked sharp criticism from Minister Abdourahmane Diouf, who accuses the opposition leader of a troubling disconnect between his public rhetoric and parliamentary actions. Clash Over Special Funds Reform The debate over the reform of special funds has taken a dramatic turn after Dr. El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf, Deputy General Supervisor of the KIIRAAY / Les Patriotes Républicains coalition and Minister of Petroleum, launched a fierce attack on the parliamentary majority’s proposal. The minister condemned what he describes as a deliberate double standard in the handling of funds allocated to religious institutions. Diouf pointed to Ousmane Sonko’s recent ...

Kinshasa launches bold national dialogue to reshape Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to address the Democratic Republic of Congo's persistent crises through a nationwide dialogue process. Speaking in a nationally televised address, the Congolese leader introduced the ‘National Dialogue for Peace, Cohesion and State Rebuilding’, positioning it as a transformative response to decades of insecurity, political fragmentation and social unrest. Unlike previous attempts to foster national consensus, this initiative breaks with tradition by launching consultations directly in all 26 provinces before convening a final gathering in Kinshasa. The president emphasized this territorial anchoring as a core innovation: ‘This dialogue ...

The latest development in the political chess match between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has taken a decisive turn. The Council of the Republic has ruled against a proposed law aimed at regulating special funds, a move that has intensified the already tense standoff between the executive and legislative branches. Legal ruling sparks political maneuvers The Constitutional Council delivered its verdict on September 1, declaring inadmissible a bill introduced by opposition lawmaker Guy Marius Sagna to govern the allocation of special funds. While the decision aligns with the executive’s earlier arguments—that such matters fall under governmental regulatory authority—the political fallout has only just begun. President Faye’s administration se...