Senegalese politician and former prime minister, leader of Pastef
Torrential rains have submerged buildings and roads in Accra and Abidjan, with at least 12-13 deaths confirmed and rescue efforts ongoing. Authorities warn the toll could rise as the heavy rainfall continues, threatens infrastructure, and triggers drainage and power outages. Governments vow relief and desilting work while urging residents to relocate from high-risk areas.
Senegal has endorsed former president Macky Sall’s candidacy for United Nations secretary-general, marking a strategic reorientation ahead of the selection process. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has instructed his government to mobilise support, signalling a new coalition-building phase for Dakar. Critics say the move risks justice for victims of past protests.
The Kiiraay-The Republican Patriots party has been formed, formalising the break between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko. The move follows months of tensions over governance and debt, with Faye stressing ethics and transparency as he seeks to build a nationwide structure ahead of 2029 elections.