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The President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, addressed the nation on Thursday following a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Council, which struck down a recently approved constitutional reform bill as unconstitutional. As the leader of the Pastef movement, Sonko acknowledged the decision of the seven constitutional judges without reservation, emphasizing that their ruling applies […]
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 raised by the motivations cited, one thing remains: this decision must be taken by everyone in Senegal! We accept it!”, Sonko said in […]
Senegal’s judicial calendar is set for a landmark moment. The High Court of Justice has officially scheduled the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima to begin on July 22. The former Minister of Mines and Geology under President Macky Sall was placed in pretrial detention months ago and now faces a rare legal proceeding reserved for […]
The Senegalese judiciary is preparing for a pivotal moment. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the opening date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, the former Minister of Mines and Geology under President Macky Sall. Detained months ago, she now faces a special jurisdiction reserved for government officials accused of […]
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 Mines and Geology during former President Macky Sall’s administration. Detained months ago, the ex-official will now face a rare tribunal reserved exclusively for […]
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 Mines and Geology under President Macky Sall. Held under provisional detention for several months, the ex-official will face a special court reserved for […]
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 under President Macky Sall, to begin on July 22. Held under pre-trial detention for months, the ex-official now faces a rare legal body […]
Senegal’s judicial calendar now includes a date of historic significance. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the opening day for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, a former Minister of Mines and Geology during President Macky Sall’s administration. Having been held under provisional detention for months, the ex-official is set to […]
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 World Cup. With President Bassirou Diomaye Faye at the helm, can his administration navigate internal reforms and public expectations while maintaining regional stability? […]
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 political chessboard: presidential strategy under scrutiny President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration is at a crossroads following the establishment of a new ruling party […]
Sénégal, Middle East conflict and 2026 World Cup Exploring Senegal’s political shifts and Middle East tensions ahead of the 2026 World Cup Publicité The latest developments in Senegal’s political landscape are taking center stage as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye navigates a pivotal phase of his mandate. With the recent establishment of a presidential party and […]
This week’s African debate takes a deep dive into two critical fronts: the evolving political landscape in Senegal and the escalating tensions in the Middle East, with a special focus on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. Senegal: navigating constitutional reforms and opposition challenges The political arena in Senegal is heating up as President Bassirou […]