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Sénégal mourns: Ousmane Sonko pays tribute to Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké Sénégal is in mourning after the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, a revered religious leader and Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, shared the news on July 9, 2026, expressing deep sorrow over the […]
Political leader Ousmane Sonko has conveyed his heartfelt condolences following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, who passed away on July 9, 2026. In a moving tribute, Sonko reflected on the deep spiritual bond he shared with the late religious figure, recalling the warm […]
Dakar — The political landscape of Senegal was struck by profound grief following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The revered religious leader was called to his eternal rest on July 9, 2026, a loss that has resonated deeply across the nation. In a […]
Nationwide sorrow has swept through Senegal following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, who transitioned to the hereafter on July 9, 2026. The heartfelt announcement came directly from Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, who shared his profound grief over the loss of […]
Nécrologie : Ousmane Sonko annonce le décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké (photo) Ousmane Sonko a exprimé sa profonde tristesse suite au décès de Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, rappelé à Dieu ce 9 juillet 2026. Le président de l’Assemblée nationale a rendu hommage à ce guide religieux, soulignant son accueil chaleureux et ses qualités humaines […]
The agenda of the head of state took on a strong political dimension yesterday. And for cause, following the special envoy of the President of the African Union Commission (UA) for the border dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema also met with the special envoy of the UA for Madagascar, Mohamed […]
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 request from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the Council found the legislative procedure for adopting Law No. 18/2026 violated the country’s Fundamental Law. This […]
In an unprecedented move, the Nigerien chargé d’affaires in France, Hamadou Saley, was recently received by Chems-eddine Hafiz, rector of the Grand Mosquée de Paris. Behind the announced cultural or religious collaboration projects, a more subtle political maneuver appears: Niamey’s attempt to bypass the Quai d’Orsay and rebuild ties with Paris through France’s Muslim community, […]
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 as a bold assertion of sovereignty and a definitive break from former Western allies. Yet beneath the rhetoric of regained independence lies a […]
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 weapons was seized, demonstrating Cotonou’s unwavering commitment to defending its national sovereignty. A relentless pursuit over 30 kilometers Intelligence reports of suspicious movements […]
Abidjan, July 9, 2026 — The second day of the National Development Plan (PND) 2026-2030 Consultative Group, exclusively focused on investors, kicked off today at the Sofitel Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The event, which drew over 700 investors from allied nations, marks a pivotal moment in […]
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 the leadership of Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé. The Prime Minister opened the session with a strong call to action for the private […]