Bénin political leaders urged to embrace Senate without bias
During a high-level discussion on state governance and political transition in Africa, held in Cotonou on August 6, 2026, by the Institute of Justice and Peace Artisans (IAJP/Co), the establishment of a Senate sparked lively yet constructive exchanges. Former minister and parliamentarian Lazare Maurice Sehouéto took center stage to defend the new institution as a cornerstone of democratic stability and political balance.
Just days after being removed from his role as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko has been elected as the new leader of Senegal’s National Assembly. The parliamentary session unfolded amid intense political pressure, as opposition lawmakers chose to boycott the proceedings. Critics have labeled the move as an unconstitutional power grab, […]
Senegal’s National Assembly clarifies legal framework for parliamentary commissions During the opening of the first extraordinary session of the 2026-2027 legislative year, the President of Senegal’s National Assembly addressed concerns about the legality of six proposed parliamentary inquiry commissions. He emphasized the strict legal boundaries governing such initiatives. Legal constraints and parliamentary oversight in Senegal […]
The date of July 19, 2026, will forever be etched in the memory of Ferran Torres and every supporter of La Roja. In a thrilling World Cup final, sixteen years after their initial triumph, Spain once again claimed the global championship, thanks to Torres’s decisive extra-time goal against Argentina, securing a 1-0 victory. Even before […]
