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Dakar — The fate of Khardiata Tandian remains uncertain in the high-profile case involving the alleged forgery of Ousmane Sonko’s signature. The Dakar Criminal Court has once again postponed its verdict, this time to July 23, marking the second delay in the proceedings. The court cited the absence of a key figure—Chérif Zeyni Abidin Sy, […]
Le tribunal correctionnel de Dakar a décidé de reporter pour une troisième fois le verdict dans l’affaire de falsification de la signature d’Ousmane Sonko. Khardiata Tandian, accusée de cette fausse signature, reste en détention depuis plus d’un an. Le procès se déroule désormais après avoir comparu un complice présumé, Chérif Zeyni Abidin Sy. Le juge […]
Un lanceur d’alerte qui a dénoncé les agissements du groupe Wagner en Centrafrique se voit refuser l’asile en France Il est reproché au journaliste Ephrem Yalike-Ngonzo d’avoir participé à un système qu’il a contribué à dénoncer. Son avocat dénonce un “signal extrêmement négatif” envoyé à tous ceux qui “veulent lutter contre la propagande russe”. lire […]
The 10th legislature of the Bénin National Assembly convened today for a pivotal plenary session at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo, marking another step in the country’s legislative agenda. Lawmakers are focusing on several critical bills that could reshape the nation’s institutional framework, public financing priorities, and electoral regulations. Among the most pressing items […]
The 10th legislature of the Bénin National Assembly convened in plenary session this Friday, July 10, 2026, at the Palais des Gouverneurs in Porto-Novo. Lawmakers gathered to deliberate on pivotal legislative proposals shaping the nation’s future. Reforms at the heart of parliamentary scrutiny Among the agenda items, deputies reviewed a bill amending Article 94 of […]
Bénin Assemblée nationale: les dossiers en examen ce vendredi Les députés de la 10e législature de l’Assemblée nationale du Bénin se réunissent en séance plénière ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026 au Palais des Gouverneurs à Porto-Novo. Edouard Djogbénou Voir tous ses articles Le 10 jul 2026 à 10:24 • MàJ le 10 jul 2026 POLITIQUE […]
Sonko cuts short lawmakers’ vacation amid constitutional law turmoil National Assembly Speaker Ousmane Sonko has called an emergency session of lawmakers just days after they began their scheduled break. The move follows a constitutional council ruling that struck down Law No. 18/2026, sparking fresh debate over Senegal’s political future. Unplanned legislative return raises eyebrows After […]
The President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, addressed the nation this Thursday regarding the Constitutional Council’s decision to strike down the constitutional reform bill passed by lawmakers. The leader of the Pastef movement acknowledged the ruling of the « Seven Sages », affirming that the verdict « applies to all ». « Beyond any […]
Senegal’s National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko has publicly acknowledged the Constitutional Council’s ruling that invalidated the constitutional reform bill recently passed by lawmakers. In a statement, the Pastef leader emphasized that the Council’s decision is binding for all stakeholders. Addressing the nation, Sonko declared, « Beyond differing interpretations of the reasoning behind this decision, one […]
La décision du Conseil constitutionnel est définitive Le président de l’Assemblée nationale, Ousmane Sonko, a réagi ce jeudi à la décision du Conseil constitutionnel déclarant inconstitutionnelle la loi de réforme constitutionnelle votée par les députés. « Au-delà des commentaires et avis que peuvent susciter les motivations retenues, une seule chose reste : cette décision s’impose […]
The judicial calendar in Senegal is taking shape as the High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the start date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, former Minister of Mines and Geology under former President Macky Sall. Held under provisional detention for months, the ex-official now faces a special court reserved for […]
An important date has been set in Senegal’s judicial calendar: the High Court of Justice will open the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima on July 22. The former Minister of Mines and Geology under President Macky Sall was placed in pre-trial detention months ago and now faces an exceptional court reserved for government officials accused […]