Senegal mourns loss of revered religious leader Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké Senegalese political leader Ousmane Sonko expressed his profound sorrow following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the Khalife of the…
Author: Martin Ngu
Journalist
Senegal’s constitutional council blocks controversial reform law
The Constitutional Council of Senegal delivered a landmark ruling on Thursday, July 9, 2026, striking down the constitutional amendment law approved by the National Assembly late last month. Acting on an urgent…
Escalating violence in the Sahel amid russian military ties
The Kremlin has reaffirmed its commitment to providing military support to Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger through the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). For the region’s ruling juntas, this partnership is framed…
Benin military strikes terror cells in northern kouandé
The Beninese Armed Forces (FAB) executed a decisive operation in early July around the Kouandé area, striking a major blow against armed extremists. Six terrorists were neutralized, and a significant cache of…
Ivorian prime minister urges private sector investment at 2026-2030 development forum
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the Consultative Group for the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030, dedicated to investors, was inaugurated today at the Abidjan Sofitel Hôtel Ivoire under…
Gabon Joins Exclusive Club of Nations Evaluating Global Governance
The Gabonese government has been selected by the United Nations to join a prestigious group of nations that evaluate the global governance of other countries. As part of this initiative, Libreville will…
Dakar court denies provisional release for Khardiata Tandian in Ousmane Sonko signature case
The Dakar Correctional Court has once again postponed its final ruling in the case concerning the alleged falsification of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s signature, in which Khardiata Tandian is implicated. Originally…
Gabon : traque des réseaux d’exploitation des mineurs à Libreville
Ecouter l’article En République gabonaise, la législation est claire : l’instruction est obligatoire pour tous les enfants âgés de 6 à 16 ans. Portée par la loi n° 21/2011 relative à l’orientation…
Dakar court defers verdict again in khardiata tandian’s ousmane sonko signature case, provisional release denied
Another delay in a closely watched legal battle Khardiata Tandian still awaits a definitive ruling on her fate in the ongoing case concerning the alleged falsification of Ousmane Sonko’s signature. Although…
Khardiata Tandian’s detention extended in forged signature case
The judicial saga surrounding alleged forgery in the signature of prominent opposition figure Ousmane Sonko has taken yet another unexpected turn. Khardiata Tandian, already held in custody, remains behind bars after the…
Khardiata Tandian detained as Sonko signature case verdict delayed again
Khardiata Tandian remains in custody as court postpones verdict in Ousmane Sonko signature case The Dakar Criminal Court has once again postponed its decision in the high-profile case involving the alleged falsification…
Bénin’s national assembly convenes for crucial legislative review
Lawmakers from the 10th legislature of Bénin’s National Assembly are gathering today, Friday, July 10, 2026, for a significant plenary session at the historic Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. This important parliamentary…