POLITICS
SENEGAL – Bills: Here are the facts that Macky Sall now wants to call terrorist acts

Bill No. 10/2021 amending Law No. 65-60 of 21 July 1965 on the Penal Code and Bill No. 11/2021 amending Law No. 65-61 of 21 July 1965 on the Code of Criminal Procedure will be put to a vote tomorrow, Friday, 25 June, in the National Assembly.
In a decree dated 15 June, the President of Macky Sall instructed the Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice, Me Malick Sall, to set out the reasons for it and to support the discussion before the hemicycle.
In addition, the Head of State instructed the latter and the Minister of Labour, Social Dialogue, Professional Organizations and Relations with Institutions to implement the decree that will be published in the «Official Journal».
Meanwhile, Seneweb has gone through the document.
The government now wants to fight “terrorist acts and other acts of support”. According to him, ‘are terrorist acts punishable by criminal imprisonment for life, when they are committed intentionally in relation to an individual or collective enterprise intended to intimidate a population, to seriously disturb the public order or the normal functioning of national or international institutions, to compel a government or international organization to carry out or refrain from carrying out any act of terror, attacks and plots, crimes committed by participation in an insurrectional movement, violence and assault committed against persons and destruction or damage committed during a gathering, kidnappings and forcible confinement, threats, information and communication technology offences.
On the issue of sanctions, the bill states that a sentence of one to five years’ imprisonment and a fine of 500,000 to 2,000,000 CFA francs is punishable, the person who apologizes for the acts in question. It is any person who recruits another person to be a member of a group or to participate in the commission of a terrorist act, is punished with criminal imprisonment for life, any person who provides or proposes to provide weapons to a group, to a member of a group or to any other person for his participation in the commission of a terrorist act, shall be punished with criminal imprisonment for life.Or, any person who, in addition to the offences provided for in the legislation in force to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, provides support to a group, a member of a group or any other person, for his participation in the commission of a terrorist act, shall be punished with criminal imprisonment for life.
A person who distributes or makes available to the public a message with the intention of inciting the commission of a terrorist act is also a member of the public. And he is punished with life imprisonment when there is a risk that one or more of these acts will be committed.
Sentences ranging from 5 to 10 years in prison and fines ranging from 500,000 to 2,000,000 CFA francs
They are also punished by imprisonment for 5 to 10 years and a fine of 500,000 to 2,000,000 CFA francs, those who knowingly harboured a person whom they knew to have committed a terrorist act, who they knew to have been sought by the courts for that reason, or who exempted or attempted to exempt the accused person for the same act from arrest or search, or helped her to hide or flee”; “those who cannot justify resources corresponding to their lifestyle, while being in habitual contact with one or more persons engaged in a terrorist act”, among others.
Statements that made the parliamentary opposition react. These amendments are fundamentally aimed at equating the exercise of the right to demonstrate with terrorism (example: Title II, article 279-1). This is very serious and unacceptable. Together with the FRN, the M2D and all the vital forces of the nation, we will denounce this attack on our democracy,’ she warned.
Source: Seneweb
IVORY COAST
IVORY COAST – The PDCI-RDA march postponed to June 14 to support Tidjane Thiam

Initially scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the major march of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), the main opposition party in Côte d’Ivoire, will finally take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This postponement was announced by the party’s Executive Secretary, who points out that the decision came after discussions between the PDCI leadership and the authorities of the Abidjan department. The details of these discussions have not been made public.
This demonstration, highly anticipated by the party’s activists and supporters, aims to support the candidacy of its president, Tidjane Thiam, in the presidential election of 2025, and to protest against his removal from the electoral list. A decision that the party qualifies as unfair and unacceptable, arguing for the right of all Ivorian citizens, including those with dual nationality, to participate in the political life of the country.
The route of the march remains unchanged: the protesters will leave from the SOCOCE space of the 2 Plateaux, in the municipality of Cocody, to head towards the headquarters of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). The party calls for a strong peaceful mobilization in order to convey a clear message: demand inclusive, transparent and peaceful elections.
The removal of Tidjane Thiam and other opposition figures is mainly based on the issue of dual nationality, a legal provision that continues to be debated as the election approaches. The PDCI, which sees in Thiam a rally candidate capable of unifying the Ivorians, intends to make this march a highlight of its campaign and its democratic fight.
Photo credit: Tidiane Thiam page
GUINEA
GUINEA – Visit of the African Union, renewed commitment for a successful transition

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Morissanda Kouyaté, received this Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Conakry a delegation from the African Union, on an official visit to Guinea. On this occasion, he reaffirmed the commitment of the transitional authorities to respect the deadlines set for the return to constitutional order, while stressing the historical and central role of Guinea in the construction of the Pan-African project.
« I am very happy. The African Union is at Guinea’s side to accompany and support the vision of the head of state, President Mamadi Doumbouya, in favor of Guinea and Africa, in the political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural fields, declared the head of Guinean diplomacy.
This meeting takes place in a context marked by the preparations for the constitutional referendum scheduled for next September 21.
Morissanda Kouyaté also recalled the founding involvement of Guinea in the creation of the Organization of African Unity, which became the African Union. “This visit materializes the commitment of the Peace and Security Council to accompany Guinea in a dynamic of ambitious political and diplomatic transformation,” he stressed.
The minister indicated that all actions related to the transition are currently funded by the national development budget, while calling for a broader mobilization of the international community. “We have requested a round table, called the Basketfront, to seek support to speed up the process. But this does not mean that we will give up,” he said, reiterating President Doumbouya’s willingness to scrupulously respect the scheduled deadlines.
He finally wanted to reassure on the efforts made to ensure an inclusive electoral process. “We are going through a difficult period, and that is why we want all Guineans to be registered in order to obtain a reliable electoral roll,” concluded Morissanda Kouyaté.
Source: guinee360 / Photo credit: Page Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guinea
IVORY COAST
IVORY COAST AFRICA – The PDCI-RDA march postponed to June 14 to support Tidjane Thiam

The list of presidential candidates in Côte d’Ivoire is expanding on Saturday, May 31, 2025. After the withdrawal of Tidjane Thiam, another candidate comes to replace him. The latter had submitted his application in 2020 but it was invalidated. Indeed, in his announcement of candidacy, the latter has emphasized the valorization of cultural and spiritual values of the country.
The presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire promises to be exciting. Some candidates have been withdrawn and others are being added to the list of candidates. Additions for a common purpose sitting in the chair. An objective that arouses the interest of Olivier Djè Bi Djè, who has submitted his candidacy. Thus, the deputy of the city of Zuénoula announced his candidacy for the presidential election of 25 October 2025 on 31 May 2025.
An application that was invalidated five years ago (2020) due to sponsorship non-compliance. However, this candidacy could be valid because the politician has well prepared his mount before launching. However, there is still some way to go. Indeed, to be sure, the member for Zuénoula of Côte d’Ivoire has an obligation to respect the electoral code by bringing together at least sponsorship in 17 independent regions.
Olivier Djè Bi Djè, in his candidacy announcement speech, unveiled his management plan once at the presidency headquarters. As the Ivorian politician is a manager, he opts for common management with a future of social justice, without forgetting peace and sustainable development.
He gave a pledge on leadership based on the identity of the country. It also intends to place cultural and spiritual values high on the agenda with traditional leaders. Finally, the new candidate calls for unity in order to address the country’s challenges as quickly as possible. He also counts on the population for a victory.
Source: africa-sur7 / Credit photo: afrique-sur7
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