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The Dakar Criminal Court has postponed its verdict in the signature forgery case involving former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko until July 23, 2026. The trial, originally scheduled for July 9, 2026, was adjourned after Cherif […]
politics Senegal political crisis deepens as constitutional reform blocked July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 The constitutional council’s rejection of a major reform bill intensifies the power struggle between political factions in Dakar. Constitutional council strikes […]
Politics Senegal’s constitutional council blocks Pastef reform July 10, 2026 Senegal’s constitutional council has halted the ruling party’s institutional reform, dealing a major setback to Ousmane Sonko’s political ambitions. Constitutional council strikes down reform The […]
« Je me félicite de ce succès qui témoigne de la confiance que la communauté internationale accorde à la Côte d’Ivoire, à la solidité de ses fondamentaux, à la crédibilité de sa stratégie et de […]
Ousmane Sonko, who presides over the National Assembly, conveyed his profound sorrow following the demise of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké. The revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo passed away on Thursday, July […]
In a moving tribute, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, conveyed his profound grief following the sudden passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The […]
In a heartfelt message of solidarity, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, conveyed his deepest condolences following the demise of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, […]
Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, conveyed his heartfelt condolences following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, who died on July 9, 2026. […]
Togo has been secretly deploying a counter-terrorism operation in the Sahel region, with alliances formed with Turkey for air support and military aid. Meanwhile, Russia’s Africa Corps has made a notable appearance since 2025. The […]
How Lomé is reshaping West Africa’s security landscape with Moscow and Ankara The small West African nation of Togo has quietly emerged as a key player in the Sahel’s evolving security dynamics. Over the past […]
In a landmark gathering in Abidjan, African nations rich in critical minerals, alongside their development partners, declared a unified vision: to transform the continent’s strategic resources into a powerful catalyst for economic, industrial, and social […]
