The essential news from Senegal, Africa and the world
The essential news from Senegal, Africa and the world
A political controversy has been reported in Casamance involving MP Bakary Diédhiou and Yancoba Diémé. According to PressAfrik, the parliamentarian responded firmly to remarks or a position taken by Yancoba Diémé.
Since his death on 28 August 2020, Alioune Badara Cissé has been associated, in a commemorative text, with a political practice based on listening and dialogue. A lawyer, diplomat, former minister and former Mediator of the Republic, he held several positions in the service of the state.
Socialist Party First Secretary Olivier Faure has announced his candidacy in the left-wing primary ahead of the 2027 presidential election. He will notably face MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, co-president of Place publique.
Three former leaders of the Patriotic Youth of Senegal (JPS) in Keur Massar have announced their resignation from PASTEF. They say they intend to continue their political engagement within the political momentum led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, with one of them joining KIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains.
Asked about the possibility of dissolving the National Assembly, Amadou Ba, presented as a member of PASTEF, said the decision was the president’s to make. The source provides no further details on the context or on any decision currently under consideration.
Abib Diop, director-general of the SAR and coordinator of Kiiraay-Touba, hailed the mobilisation of women from the movement in the Mouride city. He sees it as clear support for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and for Kiiraay’s local momentum.
An official from the Nouvelle Responsabilité platform in the commune of Ngogom has raised concerns over the lack of major development projects and land-use planning. The position is attributed to Mbaye Diouf.
At the installation ceremony of the village chief of Saldé, Cheikh Tidiane Gadio spoke out against political projections he considers premature ahead of 2029. The former foreign minister expressed this position during the ceremony.
Niagha Mayor Dr Idrissa Baldé has called for an end to positioning disputes within the presidential party, according to PressAfrik.