Month: July 2026

The Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) has evolved from a fragile opposition coalition to become the dominant force in Ivory Coast’s political arena. Over two decades, this movement reshaped the country’s governance, consolidating power under a unified banner that traces its roots to the legacy of Félix Houphouët-Boigny. Initially formed as an alliance between Alassane Ouattara and Henri Konan Bédié to counter Laurent Gbagbo’s influence, the RHDP’s strategic maneuvering transformed it into an electoral juggernaut. What began as a tactical partnership now stands as Ivory Coast’s preeminent…

During an appearance on a national morning radio show, Lansana Gagny Sakho, Chairman of the Board of APIX, addressed his decision to distance himself from Ousmane Sonko while firmly defending his commitment to the nation’s republican institutions. He recounted his initial alignment with Pastef’s political vision, driven by admiration for its key figures. However, after the political transition, he declined an offer to lead the water and sanitation sector, prioritizing his principles over political office. « I refused to compromise my values for a position. That decision made my departure…

In a surprising turn of political allegiance, Lansana Gagny Sakho, a former ally of Ousmane Sonko, has openly distanced himself from the leader of Pastef. Speaking as a prominent member of the Kiiraay party—backed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye—Sakho accused Sonko of failing to uphold republican values and prioritize state institutions. Sakho, who currently serves as chairman of the APIX board, revealed that he declined a high-ranking position in the water and sanitation sector after Senegal’s political transition. His decision came from a deep commitment to his principles rather than…

Senegal’s political landscape is bracing for a critical moment as national assembly president Ousmane Sonko takes a firm stand against any delay in the upcoming local elections scheduled for January 2027. The PASTEF leader has dismissed mounting speculation about postponing the vote, emphasizing that such a move would be unacceptable after the sacrifices made to preserve electoral integrity. Electoral calendar must be respected, Sonko declares Sonko addressed growing concerns about potential postponements, stressing that the January 2027 local elections are not a matter of convenience but a constitutional obligation. «…

PoliticsSenegal Senegal’s new political landscape: Diomaye Faye’s KIIRAAY party in the spotlight President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launches a new political movement amid shifting alliances and rising expectations across Senegal. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled his new political platform, KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, in Dakar, marking a strategic pivot in Senegal’s political arena. The move comes as he seeks to consolidate his power base ahead of critical electoral battles and potential conflicts with his former party, PASTEF, once led by his ex-Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Faye’s administration and the…