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politicsSenegal Senegal’s constitutional council strikes down Pastef reform, weakening Ousmane Sonko The highest judicial body in Senegal has rejected a constitutional amendment proposed by the ruling party, dealing a fresh blow to opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Constitutional council rejects key reform The Senegalese Constitutional Council has invalidated the institutional reform bill championed by the Pastef […]
PoliticsSenegal Senegal: constitutional council strikes down pastef reform, weakening sonko July 10, 2026 The constitutional council dealt another setback to Ousmane Sonko in his ongoing power struggle with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The Senegalese Constitutional Council has rejected the institutional reform pushed by the ruling Pastef party majority. The council ruled that the amendment, championed […]
PoliticsSenegal Senegal politics: constitutional council blocks pastef reforms The constitutional council’s decision weakens Ousmane Sonko’s position amid growing tensions with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The Senegalese Constitutional Council has struck down the institutional reform bill pushed by the ruling Pastef party, dealing a fresh blow to Ousmane Sonko’s political ambitions. The decision, announced yesterday, invalidated […]
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Côte d’Ivoire secures historic $80 billion funding for 2026-2030 development plan The President of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has hailed the nation’s remarkable financial mobilization, exceeding expectations by securing over 47 trillion West African francs (approximately $80 billion) in commitments for the 2026-2030 National Development Plan (NDP). This unprecedented achievement reflects the international community’s strong […]
« 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 ses perspectives de développement. », a déclaré Alassane Ouattara ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026. Il s’exprimait au terme des travaux […]
« Aujourd’hui, nous célébrons un succès qui témoigne de la confiance que la communauté internationale accorde à notre pays », a déclaré le Président Alassane Ouattara lors d’une réunion avec les investisseurs. Il s’agit d’un engagement financier record de plus de 47 milliards de F CFA, qui sera mis en œuvre au cours des prochaines […]
In West Africa, two capitals are charting divergent paths in their approach to constitutional governance. While Dakar and Lomé both face debates over constitutional reforms, their responses reveal fundamentally different philosophies toward the rule of law. Judicial independence as a defining divide The contrast between the two countries has never been more pronounced. In Senegal, […]
Le ballet diplomatique se poursuit à Lomé, confirmant le rôle central du Togo dans la résolution des crises sur le continent. En mission officielle dans la capitale togolaise, le ministre des Affaires étrangères, de la Francophonie et des Congolais de l’étranger de la République du Congo, Constant-Serge Bounda, a été reçu en audience ce jeudi […]
In a heartfelt tribute to Senegal’s spiritual landscape, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, conveyed his profound sorrow following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the esteemed Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The announcement came on Thursday, July 9, 2026, marking the loss of a figure deeply revered in Senegalese […]
Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, conveyed his deepest condolences following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The spiritual leader passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, leaving a profound void in Senegal’s religious and cultural landscape. In a heartfelt statement shared on […]
In a heartfelt message on social media, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, conveyed his deep sorrow following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the spiritual leader of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The respected religious figure passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Addressing the nation through a Facebook post, Sonko […]