The uproar around the Prime Minister’s general policy declaration persists strongly. The newspapers of this Friday, June 28, 2024 accentuate the discussions, in particular because of the criticisms of YEWI on the subject. Furthermore, the press announces the election of the new mayor of Ziguinchor, succeeding SONKO.
July promises to be a busy month for sporting events, especially wrestling matches. This Sunday, the Gris Bordeaux versus Ama BALDE match at the Pikine national arena opens the season. The Fass wrestler, confident, declares: “On Sunday, I will get my 4th victory in Pikine”. Sunu Lamb evokes a “legendary rivalry” between the Fass and Pikine stables.
The controversy surrounding the Prime Minister’s general policy statement continues to swell. The newspapers Enquête and VoxPop are relaunching debates on the obligation of the head of government to answer to deputies. Bougane GUEYE DANY strongly criticizes the government, evoking a possible political fuse with his comments on SONKO. WalfQuotidien analyzes the tensions between SONKO and Bougane, while L’observer underlines the institutional risks linked to the budgetary orientation debate prior to the general policy declaration.
Opponents Thierno Alassane SALL and Thierno BOCOUM express their frustration. SALL accuses the Prime Minister of evading, and BOCOUM questions President Diomaye on his non-declaration of assets after his election.
Djibril SONKO now replaces Ousmane SONKO at the Ziguinchor town hall following the latter’s resignation to join the government. This continuity within the SONKO family is noted by VoxPop: “it’s simply a SONKO replacing another SONKO.”
The news is also marked by tragic incidents. L’observateur reports the story of two brothers who tried to burn their mother while they were drunk. Libération reports the machete murder perpetrated by Lamine FATY against his friend’s mother in Goudomp. The press also describes the insecurity reigning in Patte-D’oie, where a man was killed during an attack.
Le Témoin announces the trial of three soldiers accused of collusion with the MFDC. WalfQuotidien highlights the problem of fake medicines, with a solution proposed by pharmacists to stop this scourge.
Finally, 2’Minutes announces the opening in July of the trial of two Chinese accused of torture. Good reading !
