Senegal is in mourning following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The announcement was made by Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, who conveyed his deep sorrow over the spiritual leader’s death on July 9, 2026. In aContinue Reading
Senegal mourns loss of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko conveyed his deep sorrow following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, who left this world on July 9, 2026. The political leader paid tribute to the revered religious figure, highlighting the warmth and humanity that definedContinue Reading
In a heartfelt message, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, announced the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, a revered religious leader and Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The spiritual guide passed away on July 9, 2026, leaving a profound void in the Mouride community andContinue Reading
Senegal is in mourning following the announcement of the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The revered religious leader was called to the divine presence on July 9, 2026, prompting an outpouring of grief from political figures and the broaderContinue Reading
In a solemn announcement, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, conveyed the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, a revered spiritual leader and Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The respected religious figure passed away on July 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and spiritualContinue Reading
Prominent political figure Ousmane Sonko has conveyed his deepest sorrow following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, a revered religious leader from Guinguinéo, who left this world on July 9, 2026. As President of the National Assembly, Sonko expressed his profound grief, reminiscing about the warm hospitality and humanityContinue Reading
The passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, has left a profound void in Senegal’s religious and political circles. His death, announced on July 9, 2026, was met with widespread sorrow, particularly within the Mouride community and beyond. Ousmane Sonko, PresidentContinue Reading
Yesterday, the head of state’s schedule was notably political. Following discussions with the African Union (AU) Commission President’s Special Envoy for the Gabon-Equatorial Guinea border dispute, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema also engaged in talks with Mohamed Idrissa Farah, the AU Commission’s Special Envoy for Madagascar, and Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the UNContinue Reading
The Senegalese Constitutional Council delivered a landmark ruling on Thursday, July 9, 2026, striking down a sweeping constitutional revision bill approved by the National Assembly in late June. Acting on an urgent petition from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the high court found procedural flaws in the adoption of Law No.Continue Reading
The recent meeting between Hamadou Saley, chargé d’affaires at the Nigerien embassy in France, and Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, has sparked significant debate. While framed as a cultural or religious collaboration, this encounter reveals a far more calculated political maneuver: a regime in Niamey seekingContinue Reading
Exclusive military ties with Moscow yield limited security gains The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have doubled down on their military collaboration with Russia, framing it as a path to restored sovereignty and an end to reliance on former Western partners. Yet, the harsh reality on the groundContinue Reading
In early July, the Bénin Armed Forces conducted a major operation near the town of Kouandé, delivering a decisive blow to terrorist groups attempting to infiltrate the region. The engagement resulted in the neutralization of six insurgents and the seizure of a substantial arsenal, underscoring Cotonou’s unwavering commitment to defendingContinue Reading