POLITICS
SENEGAL: Idrissa Seck’s heritage unveiled, Moustapha Diakhaté outraged and Ofnac issued a statement

The assets of the current president of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (EESC), Idrissa Seck, declared to the National Office for the Fight against Fraud and Corruption (OFNAC) was made public by the Senegalese press. A real scandal, according to Moustapha Diakhaté, former chief of staff of the President of the Republic Macky Sall. He is adamant that the declaration of heritage must remain completely secret.
According to the information relayed by the newspaper “Le confidentiel”, Idrissa Seck owns land, houses and estates valued at several billion dollars in localities such as Thiès, Toubab Dialaw, Bandia and Dakar.Moustapha Dakhalé was quick to react to the disclosure of the assets of EESC President Idrissa Seck in many of the country’s news sites. Outraged by such a violation of the law, he published on his Facebook page on Monday 1 February 2021 the following message quoting article 09 of the law text: “The process of the declaration of assets is confidential. Any person involved in its implementation shall be bound by professional secrecy. Any breach of the confidentiality of the declaration of assets, by disclosure or publication of any kind, or of the sincerity of its contents, shall be punished by the penalties provided for by the laws in force.”
Moustapha Diakhaté indicates that severe sanctions must be taken by the Ofnac, and the authors of this publication must be identified, then prosecuted and punished according to the penalties provided by the law in these kinds of situations.
In this document, the assets of Idrissa Seck are thus estimated at billions of FCFA, which seems to contrast by far with his remarks reported by the newspaper “WalfQuotidien” this Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Indeed, at a government seminar in Ziguinchor in the 2000s, the former prime minister did not understand where the fortune of Senegalese politicians came from, who, in the space of a few years at the head of an institution, owned assets valued at billions of FCFA. ‘They are not heirs. They are not, either, magnates of industry or of real estate (…). Yet, even if they were born poor, they became rich. They are the Senegalese politicians,” he said.
L’Ofnac, for its part, issued a statement in which it clearly states that the declaration of assets remains completely confidential.Therefore, according to its communication unit, the text published and shared by the online press has no basis and only commits their authors. The full release is as follows:
“Several newspapers have recently published information on properties that would be contained in the declaration of assets of Mr Idrissa SECK, President of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council. The articles in question have since been widely reported by the online press and other media. The Office national de lutte contre la Fraude et la Corruption wishes to stress that declarations of assets are treated in the strict confidentiality that characterizes them. The persons who are responsible for receiving and keeping these documents are all sworn in and the procedures put in place in this regard, do not allow any violation of the personal data of the data subjects. Therefore, OFNAC would like to point out that the information referred to in that article is solely the responsibility of the authors and cannot originate from its services.“
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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