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Bassirou Diomaye Faye to establish new political party in Sénégal Sénégal’s political landscape is poised for a significant transformation as Bassirou Diomaye Faye prepares to launch his own distinct political party. This strategic move follows his recent dismissal in May from Pastef, the nation’s ruling party, which is currently led by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. […]
Appels sur l’actualité VOS RÉACTIONS – Sénégal : le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye annonce la création de son propre parti Publié le : 07/07/2026 – 10:40 President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Sénégal has declared his intention to establish his own political party. Addressing over 300 mayors at the Presidential Palace, this announcement effectively formalizes a […]
Aldiouma Sow, a key advisor to the president and coordinator of the political, civil society, and trade union sector at the Cabinet Presidential Office, did not spare Ousmane Sonko when he appeared on the TFM morning show. Responding to a question from the journalist about the repeated criticisms leveled against him, Sonko said: \
A scene of extraordinary violence unfolded around 5 PM near the Goudjé Barrière roundabout in N’Djamena, Chad. The incident occurred as traffic police officers were actively directing vehicles to alleviate significant congestion on the city’s thoroughfares. Initial reports indicate that the driver of a Toyota Corolla, equipped with tinted windows, attempted to disregard the traffic […]
Olympique Lyonnais’ ambition to secure a spot in the prestigious Champions League group stage faces a tight schedule, as their path requires navigating a demanding series of qualifying matches. To reach Europe’s elite club competition, Lyon must first overcome the third preliminary round, with fixtures slated for August 4th or 5th (first leg) and August […]
Breaking News Politique: Azarias Ruberwa : « La condamnation à mort de Kabila n’est ni juste ni humaine »⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Walikale : les FARDC et les wazalendo repoussent une offensive de l’AFC/M23 à Mindjendje⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: RDC-Rwanda : Joshua Walker redoute un enracinement durable du M23 dans l’est du pays⠀ ⠀ Politique: Bujumbura : […]
Ivorian cyber-activist Ibrahim Zigui has been granted provisional freedom following a ten-month detention, his legal counsel confirmed. This decision temporarily concludes a legal process that has emerged as a significant indicator of the pre-electoral atmosphere in Côte d’Ivoire, where critical online commentary has come under intense scrutiny from judicial authorities. Provisional detention: a symbol of […]
How can a nation proactively address the potential impact of plummeting oil prices, escalating inflation, or an increasing public debt burden before these issues compromise state finances? This critical question underpins the new macroeconomic model currently being developed for Gabon by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Detailed in a technical assistance report released in December […]
Olympique Lyonnais will kick off their Ligue 1 season in Toulouse on August 22. The club had formally asked the LFP to reschedule this game, which was planned just days after a potential Champions League playoff. However, the LFP has turned down this request for an adjustment. Early skirmishes between the Ligue de Football Professionnel […]
Breaking News Politique: Bujumbura : « La seule demande d’Évariste Ndayishimiye a été que nous soyons flexibles et acceptions le dialogue » ⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: Processus de paix RDC-Rwanda : Jason Stearns dénonce une « impasse » et l’absence de stratégie globale de Washington⠀ ⠀ Société: Bunkeya : En fervent défenseur de la culture locale, TFM célèbre […]
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (RDC), Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, concluded a productive working visit to Brazzaville on July 3. Arriving on board the Majestic River vessel, flying the RDC flag, the head of state navigated the Pool Malebo before being warmly greeted at Brazzaville’s Beach by Congolese Prime Minister, Anatole Collinet […]
Au Cameroun, l’opacité récurrente dans le suivi des subventions publiques bute sur une opacité récurrente. Pour l’exercice budgétaire 2024, la Chambre des comptes de la Cour suprême n’a été en mesure de retracer que 3% de l’ensemble des subventions accordées par l’État aux entreprises publiques. Un rapport qui met en cause la traçabilité des transferts […]