POLITICS
SENEGAL – “I am an official of the Senegalese people and not of a president of the republic.” says Guy Marius Sagna

It took 04 years for Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr Minister of Health and Social Action to rehabilitate me by affecting me on March 29, 2021 and 03 months for me to be informed by the Dakaroise street. I don’t care if it’s done to me. But the tragedy is that this is how the problems of health, education, security, employment…of Senegalese are taken in charge. For example, it took 10 years to rebuild the maternity ward at Dantec Hospital, and it seems to me that the Jaxaay health facility has not opened for 15 years. And that cannot leave us indifferent.
In 2014, the Minister of Health and Social Action – Éva Marie Coll Seck – sanctioned me by affecting me 3 times in 02 months. And finally, by affecting me in a filthy, dangerous building.
My crime, saying that:
– the money from Sédhiou Regional Hospital had not been paid into the hospital account for 10 days
– hospital fuel was diverted
– the hospital has recruited the daughter of the Chairman of the Regional Council of Sedhiou as a matron while in a hospital only qualified staff are required to work
– Hospital board members wanted to increase their sessional allowances in one of the 03 poorest regions of Senegal;
– the only shop in the hospital was owned by the regional secretary general of SUTSAS who was supplied with electricity by the regional hospital – even when the hospital’s generator was on – and free of charge
– the hospitals of Senegal had the same disease as that of the regional hospital of Sédhiou: anti-democratic management, 1998 hospital reform…
For several years, I have written and said that I refuse to work in a building threatening of ruin, at the window where the neighbors pour their water from their pits and where it is necessary to ask the neighboring inhabitants when I want to urinate…
Finally the neo-colonial state of President Macky Sall corrects an injustice after 04 years.
This is also why I called the gynecologist of Matam Mamadou Demba Ndour a few days ago to express my solidarity with him in the face of the reprisals he has suffered for simply denouncing Senegal’s health care system.
It is true that those who make very bad policy decisions are primarily responsible for the health and social action situation and other sectors. But what do officials do? Should they keep quiet and do nothing? Homage to the officials who are fighting for the Senegalese people!
This assignment will allow me to better look from within the neocolonial system of health and social action of Senegal.
I was sanctioned for defending the people. They just rehabilitated me. But I want to be clear: I am an official of the Senegalese people and not of a president of the republic. At home, the homeland will always be before the party and the siblings and whatever it may cost us.
No to the third illegal and illegitimate candidacy!
No to neocolonialism!
FIGHT! REFUSE! RESIST! ORGANIZE, DON’T AGONIZE!
GMS
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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