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
Investor focus fuels Côte d’Ivoire’s development ambitions Abidjan — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, dedicated to investors, kicked off today under the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. Held at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire, the session brought together over 700 delegatesContinue Reading
The Dakar Correctional Court has once again deferred its ruling in the high-profile case involving the alleged falsification of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s signature, with Khardiata Tandian as the accused. The judgment, initially anticipated on Thursday, July 9, 2026, has now been rescheduled for July 23 of the sameContinue Reading
The detention of Khardiata Tandian has been extended once again as the Dakar criminal court postpones its verdict in the case involving the alleged forgery of Ousmane Sonko’s signature. Originally scheduled for July 9, 2026, the ruling has now been pushed to July 23, marking the second delay in thisContinue Reading
Khardiata Tandian remains behind bars as Senegal’s legal system postpones its decision in a high-profile case involving the alleged falsification of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko’s signature. The Dakar Criminal Court had initially scheduled the verdict for July 9, 2026, but the presiding judge announced another adjournment, pushing the ruling toContinue Reading
Bénin parliament session: key bills under review this friday On Friday, July 10, 2026, the 10th legislature of the Bénin National Assembly convened in plenary session at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. The agenda featured pivotal legislative proposals spanning institutional reforms, public project financing, and electoral framework regulations. KeyContinue Reading
Senators summoned back from recess as constitutional reform faces legal setback Senegal’s constitutional landscape has been thrown into uncertainty following the Constitutional Council’s decision to strike down Law No. 18/2026. National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko has called an emergency session of parliamentary leaders this Friday at 3 p.m., cutting shortContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko, who presides over Sénégal’s National Assembly, issued a statement this Thursday regarding the Constitutional Council’s ruling. The high court deemed the constitutional reform bill, previously passed by lawmakers, as unconstitutional. As the prominent leader of Pastef, Sonko acknowledged the opinion delivered by the esteemed members of the highContinue Reading
The Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, issued a statement on Thursday addressing the Constitutional Council’s ruling that declared the constitutional reform bill—passed by lawmakers—unconstitutional. The Pastef leader acknowledged the decision of the seven-member body, emphasizing that its ruling applies to everyone. « Despite differing interpretations of the reasoningContinue Reading