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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…

In a decisive move reshaping Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally launched his new political party, marking a clear break from his former alliance with the Pastef – Les Patriotes movement led by his once-close ally and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Dubbed Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains, the freshly established party derives its name from the Wolof term “kiiraay,” which translates to “protection.” Faye has made it abundantly clear that safeguarding the nation’s interests will be the cornerstone of all his future endeavors, both in governance…

July 27, 2026 By Editorial Team Politics Senate Leader Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Backs President Tshisekedi’s Push for Referendum Law and National Dialogue Share FacebookXWhatsAppLinkedinEmail Print On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Senate President Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, as the moral authority of the political alliance Agissons et bâtissons (AB), convened a high-level meeting at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Bandal. The gathering brought together the alliance’s Presidium members, national deputies, senators, party secretaries-general, and executive secretaries for an evening of discussions. This long-awaited exchange, held as the extraordinary parliamentary session concluded and…

La réplique des autorités togolaises ne s’est pas faite attendre. Suite à l’arrêt rendu le 29 janvier dernier par la Cour de justice de la CEDEAO — qualifiant la révision constitutionnelle de mars 2024 au Togo de « changement de gouvernement inconstitutionnel » —, le gouvernement a réagi fermement ce dimanche. Pour l’exécutif togolais, la juridiction communautaire a purement et simplement outrepassé son mandat. « Aucune compétence de contrôle de constitutionnalité » Dans sa première réaction officielle, le gouvernement togolais remet les pendules à l’heure concernant les prérogatives réelles de…

In a rare public declaration, former Minister Abdourahmane Diouf has shed light on the financial management of political funds and state credits allocated to the Prime Minister’s office during Ousmane Sonko‘s tenure. The remarks come at a pivotal moment in Senegal’s political landscape, following the recent merger of Ousmane Sonko‘s party Awalé into the newly formed Kiiraay party, launched on July 25 in Dakar. This union resulted from the integration of 437 parties and movements from the former Diomaye Président coalition. Controversial spending and demands for additional funds During his…

Yankhoba Diémé: « The Pastef is now a hollow shell » Three senior government ministers—including Yankhoba Diémé—have abandoned the Pastef party, declaring it a political void and publicly pledging allegiance to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This dramatic shift reshapes the political landscape of Senegal. Ministers Ibrahima Sy, Yankhoba Diémé, and Alioune Dione—once key figures in Ousmane Sonko’s opposition movement—have made a decisive break. Their departure marks a pivotal moment in Senegal’s political evolution. After years opposing the previous administration and rallying behind Sonko’s reformist agenda, they now prioritize national unity…

Le ministre de l’Énergie et du Pétrole, Dr Abdourahmane Diouf, par ailleurs membre fondateur du parti KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, était l’invité ce dimanche de l’émission « En Vérité » sur la Radio Sénégal Internationale (RSI). Il s’est exprimé sans détour sur la fracture qui traverse Pastef et sur les tensions persistantes entre le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et Ousmane Sonko.   Selon le ministre, la responsabilité de cette rupture incombe entièrement au parti Pastef et à son leader. « Le président de la République a toujours été constant…

The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, inaugurated his new political party, Kiiraay – Les Patriotes républicains, on Saturday in Dakar, signaling a definitive break from his former mentor and ex-Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The party’s name, meaning “protection” or “shield” in Wolof, stems from the transformation of the coalition Diomaye Président, which propelled Mr. Faye to the presidency in 2024. Addressing hundreds of supporters, the Head of State framed Kiiraay as a movement rooted in “the Republic, ethics, transparency, brotherhood, and diligence,” declaring it now “the dominant political force…

During a campaign event in Khombole for the sale of party membership cards, Senegalese political leader Ousmane Sonko addressed a public statement made by former minister Maimouna Dièye, which included what he deemed an inappropriate religious reference. Maimouna Dièye had opened her speech by invoking a revered Islamic phrase when mentioning Sonko’s name, stating, “I am honored to stand here today, especially in the presence of Seydina Ousmane Sonko Salalahou Aleyhi Wa Salam.” The phrase, commonly reserved for the Prophet Mohammed, drew immediate attention. Responding to the comment, Ousmane Sonko…

Le président sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye a franchi un cap décisif en officialisant, samedi 25 juillet à Dakar, la création de KIIRAAY – Les Patriotes Républicains, son propre véhicule partisan. L’annonce, faite lors d’une assemblée générale constitutive tenue dans un hôtel de la capitale, consacre l’émancipation politique du chef de l’État vis-à-vis du Parti africain pour l’indépendance, le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (PASTEF), la formation qui l’avait porté au pouvoir en mars 2024. Le nouveau parti s’installe sous la devise « La Patrie d’abord », affichant d’emblée un positionnement…