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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 […]
Le calendrier judiciaire sénégalais se précise. La Haute Cour de Justice a arrêté au 22 juillet la date d’ouverture du procès d’Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, ancienne ministre des Mines et de la Géologie sous la présidence de Macky Sall. Placée sous mandat de dépôt il y a plusieurs mois, l’ancienne responsable gouvernementale s’apprête à répondre devant […]
The Senegalese judicial calendar is taking shape. The High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, a former Minister of Mines and Geology under President Macky Sall. Detained for months, the ex-official now faces an exceptional court reserved for government members accused of misconduct in […]
The Senegalese judicial calendar is taking shape with a landmark date set. The High Court of Justice has scheduled the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, a former Minister of Mines and Geology under former President Macky Sall, to begin on July 22. The announcement follows her prolonged detention as authorities prepare to hold her accountable […]
The judicial calendar in Senegal is taking shape with a landmark date approaching. On July 22, the High Court of Justice will convene to open the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, who previously served as Minister of Mines and Geology under former President Macky Sall. Detained months ago, the ex-official now faces a rare tribunal […]
Senegal’s evolving political landscape and rising Middle East tensions The development of a new presidential party and the constitutional reform invalidation by Senegal’s Constitutional Council—spearheaded by Ousmane Sonko’s Pastef majority in the National Assembly—signal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s strategic pivot. Will this approach succeed in bridging divides with the opposition and winning over Senegalese public […]
Senegal’s political shifts and global crises dominate weekly debate This week’s edition examines Senegal’s evolving political landscape alongside escalating Middle Eastern conflicts and the implications for the 2026 World Cup. Senegal finds itself at a pivotal moment as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye navigates complex political challenges. The recent invalidation of a constitutional reform by the […]
Senegal’s political shift amid global tensions and 2026 World Cup bid This week’s discussion explores the latest political maneuvers in Dakar, where President Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces a pivotal moment. With the launch of a new presidential party and the recent constitutional reform blocked by the Constitutional Council, the government’s strategy is under intense scrutiny. […]
In Dakar, the political landscape shifts as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye navigates turbulent waters. The recent invalidation of a constitutional reform by the Constitutional Council has triggered a new phase in his mandate. With the formation of a presidential party, the Head of State aims to consolidate his vision. Yet, will this strategy sway the […]
In Dakar, the political landscape is evolving rapidly. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is steering a bold new course following the Constitutional Council’s rejection of the parliamentary majority’s constitutional reform proposal, led by Ousmane Sonko at the National Assembly. This decision has paved the way for the establishment of a presidential party, signaling a potential turning […]
Senegal, Middle East conflicts and 2026 World Cup This week’s discussion explores Senegal’s evolving political landscape alongside escalating tensions in the Middle East and their global implications. With the formation of a new presidential party and the constitutional reform overturned by Senegal’s Constitutional Council, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is navigating uncharted waters. Can this strategy […]
The political landscape in Sénégal is undergoing significant shifts this summer. With President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration facing a pivotal moment, the recent formation of a presidential party and the Constitutional Council’s decision to block a constitutional reform pushed by the ruling parliamentary group Pastef—led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko—have set the stage for […]