The Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will deliver this Friday, December 27, 2024 to the deputies his general policy speech (DPG), which will set the course for the months and years to come. “ A risk-free DPG for Ousmane Sonko », titre The Sunsince he is not required to then ask for the confidence of the deputies. The Sun details a first announcement, made during this upcoming speech: the Prime Minister “ will propose a vote without debate » to have the LFI adopted, “ the initial finance bill “. Without debate, to allow rapid adoption. The vote will take place on Saturday December 28, 2024.
« In parallel » of this vote, recalls Senego« deputies will officially install the High Court of Justice, an exceptional jurisdiction intended to judge the highest authorities of the State », including the president, the Prime Minister and the ministers. “ The eight titular judges and eight substitutes, elected by the Assembly, will take the oath before taking up their functions », explains Senego.
The controversy is still growing over the Thiaroye riflemen
Ministerial advisor Cheikh Oumar Diagne is under fire after calling the Thiaroye riflemen “ traitors, who fought against their brothers, in their country, for money “. These statements are “ an offense to the memory of these riflemen », écrit Seneplus in an editorial “ but also to all generations of Africans who are engaged in the fight against the forgetting of the Thiaroye massacre ».
The Sun takes up the words of the government spokesperson, Moutsapha Ndiekk Sarré, who “ considers that Mr. Diagne was seriously mistaken » and that it is a “ unfortunate exit ».
Dakar News shares the indignation of the Djolof History Museum, which also condemns the comments of Cheikh Oumar Diagne. “ The Senegalese riflemen are a common heritage, representing a symbol of resistance, loyalty and sacrifice not only for Senegal, but also for the whole of Africa », this history museum is moved. The Burkinabé press also gets involved: “ A minister shouldn’t say that! », titre Today8 in Burkina Faso. The newspaper, in an editorial, believes that it “ contradicts the major and memorial act taken by his boss, [le président Diomaye Faye, et] stains the memory of those who shed their blood, African blood ».
The Federation of Descendants of Tirailleurs has decided to file a complaint against Cheikh Oumar Diagne.
Chad: the French army withdraws from the Faya-Largeau base
« The French army cedes its base to the Chadian army », titre Cross out which recalls that this transfer “ comes in a context of diplomatic tensions, after the unexpected suspension, less than a month ago, of the military agreement which linked Paris in Ndjamena ». « The machine is launched », writes the Burkinabe The Country. « With the departure of his troops from Chadcontinues the editorialthe France will have completely lost control of the Sahel, where once upon a time, it brought rain and shine ».
This withdrawal in the north takes place just before the legislative, provincial and municipal elections in Chad. They will take place on Sunday December 29, 2024. Tchadinfos also specifies that the CNDH, “ the National Human Rights Commission deploys its observers in 10 provinces ». « The lack of material and financial resources prevented coverage of the 23 provinces », Points out the online media.
In Kenya, an unprecedented wave of kidnappings
A human rights group deplores Kenya 82 forced disappearances since June 2024. This same group claims that they would be perpetrated by members of the police. Of the ” kidnappings of young people by masked men, generally in unmarked vehiclesdetails Nation. Pressure increases on the president William Ruto », Continues the Kenyan newspaper.
« Targeted peopleexplain The Standard, are very active on social networks and criticize the Kenyan government “. The media gives the example of Kavuli, “ journalism student », « arrested Sunday evening at a gas station by four armed men who pushed him into a vehicle and fled “. Kavuli had criticized the government in comments posted on X.
The IPOA, the police force, in a press release published this week, launched an investigation, while the police continue to deny any involvement.
