POLITICS
SENEGAL – Captain Seydina Oumar Touré can no longer endure “slander”

It is on her Facebook page that Seydina Oumar Touré came out of her reservation this Thursday, July 15, 2021 to denounce the slander and false testimonies on her person.After his disbarment from the ranks of the National Gendarmerie, the former number 2 of the Colobane research section had decided to turn the page and focus on his future. But faced with the multiple exits on his case, he decided to respond to his detractors.
Seydina Oumar Touré revealed herself to the general public during the events of socio-political unrest in March 2021 in Senegal following the accusation of rape of masseur Adji Sarr on the opponent Ousmane Sonko.Within the search section, the master was in charge of the investigation. After discovering inconsistencies in the hearings, handling this case and fearing for his own life, he made the decision to resign. His resignation was a bomb within the national gendarmerie and in this political and judicial case.
However, after his resignation on March 7, 2021, and his revelations deemed not consistent with the texts of the gendarmerie, Captain Oumar Touré was sanctioned. After his release, the gendarmerie issued a communiqué to remind Captain Touré to order and to comply with the standards of the proceedings. He was disbarred from the Senegalese National Gendarmerie on Wednesday 07 July 2021 by decree no. 2021 – 830 of 17 June 2021. Today, Seydina Oumar Touré says she is saddened by the irresponsible attitude of some journalists and other political actors who are attacking her person including Mame Mbaye Niang close to the presidential mobility.
Tired of slander and unable to remain silent at the moment when people are telling untruths about her person, Seydina Oumar Touré made a post on his Facebook page to clarify things.
“Every time I decide to put my pen away and put myself in the shadows, some people find it very inappropriate to provoke me with slander that is difficult to digest. I can understand Mr. Mame Mbaye Niang, a politician, making unfounded accusations against me because I consider him to be in his role. But when a person who claims to be a journalist dares to speak out against a citizen who has no basis, one can legitimately doubt his morality and impartiality. Instead of a lawsuit, I think it’s best to help you understand your job. That is why I recommend that you go and read the Declaration of the Duties and Rights of Journalists, still called the Munich Charter of 1971 (focusing on paragraphs 1 and 9 of the second part entitled “Declaration of duties”, Seydina Oumar Touré posted on his page.
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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