POLITICS
TOGO: The protests of the opposition were on the second day yesterday, the populations are still massively out.

“More than yesterday and better than today”. This expression summarizes the strong popular mobilization recorded yesterday during the demonstration in Lomé. Unlike the first day when demonstrators were gathered in the lower St. Joseph to listen to the speeches, they decided to occupy Place Deckon until the departure of Faure Gnassingbé. In the evening, opposition leader Jean-Pierre Fabre made a statement in which the opposition demanded discussions on the departure of Faure Gnassingbé. </ Strong>
The demonstrations of the opposition were on the second day yesterday. The populations are still out massively, at the call of political parties and civil society organizations both in Lomé and in other cities of the interior. Epicenter of the movement of demands, Lomé experienced for this second day a greater mobilization. Thousands of people joined the demonstrators to inflate the masses. Despite the rain that hit the capital, departures took place at different points before midday. “What is happening today is not rain that will dissuade us from demonstrating to get what we want. We are determined and we will defeat, “assured a protester.
Henceforth, the demands were no longer confined to the return to the Constitution of 14 October 1992 and the voting of the diaspora. The protesters demanded the departure of Faure Gnassingbe’s power. To put pressure on the regime, they occupied the Boulevard of January 13 at the level of the Carrefour Deckon as well as the extension of the Avenue Maman N’danida until the Dove of the Peace. “We do not know what we will do in the depths of Saint Joseph. We were there yesterday (Wednesday, Editor’s note) and we do not know why to go. We are in Deckon and we will stay there until the departure of Faure Gnassingbé, “said another protester.
Stay at Deckon and spend several days there, even at the cost of their lives. It was the unanimous decision taken by the protesters, taking unawares the political leaders who were prevented from leading the mass to the announced place of the meeting. Jean-Pierre Fabre, Brigitte Adjamagbo-Johnson, Dodji Apévon, the leaders of the Pan-African National Party (PNP) and the other democratic forces engaged in the struggle for political alternation had to yield to popular pressure. “We will stay here until the demands we make are executed. As political leaders, it is our duty to carry the message of the people. I can tell you that we are here by the will of the people and we will leave only when we have what the people ask for. This means that from the outset we have demanded a return to the Constitution of 14 October 1992, a diaspora vote and electoral reforms. But today, the people say they want the authorities to leave. We can only carry that requirement. The modalities of the departure of power will be discussed when there is discussion. If they want to disperse the movements and repress, we are ready to assume that, “said Fulbert Attisso.
In an interview, CAP 2015 President Brigitte Adjamagbo-Johnson said that an opposition delegation had been received by Ibn Chambas, the representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Africa, Where is. The opposition told the diplomat to convey to the head of state the message of the people demanding his departure from power.
As in Lomé, there are signs of a hardening of movements in several other localities of the country. To spend the night in Deckon Square, the demonstrators improvised songs and dances.
In the evening, politicians produced a statement read by opposition leader Jean-Pierre Fabre. The opposition calls on Faure Gnassingbe to take full advantage of the aspirations of the sovereign Togolese people, which requires immediate discussions on the conditions of his departure.
Source: Freedom No.2512 of Friday, September 8, 2017 / By Géraud A.
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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