Sonko calls emergency assembly session after constitutional ruling The National Assembly is set to reconvene in an extraordinary session this Friday, as its president, Ousmane Sonko, cuts short the legislators’ summer recess….
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Seneagal President Sonko Reacts to Constitutional Council Decision
Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko Takes on Constitutional Council The leader of Pastef, Sonko, has accepted the ruling as “a decision that must be taken by everyone in Senegal. “Beyond the comments and opinions…
Senegal assembly president upholds constitutional ruling
In a decisive statement on Thursday, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, addressed the Constitutional Council’s ruling that declared the recently passed constitutional reform law unconstitutional. As the leader of the…
Sénégal: trial of former minister set for july 22
The judicial calendar in Sénégal is taking shape with a landmark date. The Haute Cour de Justice has scheduled the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, a former Minister of Mines and Geology…
Sénégal: high court to judge former minister over mining sector dealings
The judicial calendar for Senegal is taking shape. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the start date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, a former Minister of…
Sénégal’s former minister faces justice at high court trial
Senegal’s judicial calendar has just taken a decisive turn. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the opening date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, former Minister of…
Senegal’s political shifts and global tensions in focus
Senegal’s evolving political landscape amid Middle East unrest and global events As Senegal navigates a critical phase in its political evolution, key developments are reshaping the nation’s trajectory. The recent establishment of…
Senegal’s political shifts and global tensions in focus
Senegal’s political shifts and global tensions in focus This week’s edition examines Senegal’s evolving political landscape alongside escalating tensions in the Middle East and the implications for the 2026 World Cup. Senegal’s…
Senegal’s political shift and global tensions debated on african podcast
Sénégal, war in the Middle East and World Cup 2026 This week’s episode examines Senegal’s evolving political landscape alongside escalating tensions in the Middle East and the implications of hosting the 2026…
Military discipline in DR Congo: smartphone ban at the front lines
Army issues fresh warning to troops in DR Congo: unauthorized smartphone use banned on front lines The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) have reiterated a strict ban…
Congo-Kinshasa: c64 outlines demands for genuine political dialogue
On Thursday, July 9, 2026, the Coalition Article 64 for the Defense of the Constitutional Order (C64) provided an update following its recent visit to Bujumbura, where its representatives met with Burundian…
Sénégal’s national assembly president ousmane sonko accepts constitutional council’s decision
Following the significant ruling by the Constitutional Council, which nullified constitutional bill n° 18/2026, the nation keenly awaited the response from Sénégal’s second-highest state official. Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed President of the…