Falsified signature case in Senegal: Khardiata Tandian still jailed as verdict delayed again
The legal saga surrounding the alleged falsification of Ousmane Sonko’s signature in Senegal has taken yet another unexpected turn. Khardiata Tandian, the accused in this high-profile case, remains behind bars after a Dakar court postponed its verdict for the second time. What was initially scheduled for July 9, 2026, hasContinue Reading
Benin parliament session examines key electoral reforms friday
Benin parliament session examines key electoral reforms friday The 10th legislature of the National Assembly of the Republic of Benin convened today for a critical plenary session at the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo, marking one of the most consequential days in the legislative agenda this year.Continue Reading
Bénin parliament session: key bills under review this friday
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
Senegal’s parliament reconvenes amid constitutional law reversal turmoil
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
Sénégal: ousmane sonko addresses constitutional council’s pivotal ruling
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
Senegal assembly speaker upholds constitutional ruling
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
Senegal ousmane sonko accepts constitutional court ruling on reform law
The President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, responded this Thursday to the Constitutional Council’s decision declaring the constitutional reform law passed by lawmakers unconstitutional. The Pastef leader acknowledged the ruling of the Seven Sages, emphasizing that it applies to everyone. « Beyond the comments and opinions this decision mayContinue Reading
Senegal former minister to face trial in historic court session
Senegal’s judicial calendar is filling up fast. On July 22, the High Court of Justice will convene for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, a former Minister of Mines and Geology under former President Macky Sall. Detained for months, she now faces a rare judicial body designed exclusively for formerContinue Reading
Senegal’s former mining minister to face justice on july 22
The Senegalese judicial calendar is taking shape. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the start date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, former Minister of Mines and Geology under President Macky Sall. Detained for several months, the former government official will now face an exceptionalContinue Reading
Senegal high court to hear ex-minister’s case in july
The Senegalese judicial calendar is taking shape. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the start date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, former Minister of Mines and Geology under former President Macky Sall. Detained for months, the ex-official now faces a rare exception jurisdiction designedContinue Reading
Sénégal’s historic trial of former minister gladima begins july 22
The judicial calendar of Sénégal is taking shape. The Haute Cour de Justice has set July 22 as the date for the opening of the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, former Minister of Mines and Geology under President Macky Sall. Detained for several months, the former government official will nowContinue Reading
Senegal’s ex-minister to face justice in landmark trial
Senegal’s judicial calendar has taken a decisive turn with the High Court of Justice setting July 22 as the commencement date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima. The former Minister of Mines and Geology under President Macky Sall, who has been held in pre-trial detention for months, will nowContinue Reading