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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 […]
As Senegal navigates a pivotal phase in its political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is laying the groundwork for a new chapter in his administration. The recent establishment of a presidential party and the Constitutional Council’s decision to invalidate a constitutional reform passed by the parliamentary majority of Pastef—led by Ousmane Sonko—has set the stage […]
The latest edition of African Debate delves into the evolving political landscape of Senegal, where President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s strategic maneuvers are reshaping the nation’s trajectory. Following the Constitutional Council’s rejection of a parliamentary reform pushed by the majority of the Pastef party—led by Ousmane Sonko—the head of state is navigating uncharted waters. Can this […]
This week’s edition of African Debate examines the evolving political landscape in Senegal, the escalating crisis in the Middle East, and the implications for Africa’s hosting of the 2026 World Cup. Political developments in Dakar: a new chapter for Senegal The creation of a new presidential party and the Constitutional Council’s decision to invalidate a […]
Breaking News Sécurité: Nouveau rappel à l’ordre de l’armée en RDC : interdiction de l’utilisation « non autorisée » des smartphones au front⠀ ⠀ Sécurité: La Police nationale congolaise prochainement retirée de la liste des forces associées aux violences sexuelles ? La question a été évoquée à l’ONU ⠀ ⠀ Sport: Handball/CACVC Kinshasa 2026 : C’est parti […]
DRC military tightens smartphone ban for soldiers at frontlines Photo d’illustration Sécurité Friday, July 10, 2026 – 09:26 Photo d’illustration Sécurité Friday, July 10, 2026 – 09:26 The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Armed Forces (FARDC) have issued a renewed warning against unauthorized use of smartphones by military personnel deployed at the frontlines. The armed forces […]
DRC military tightens smartphone restrictions at the frontline to counter security threats The Democratic Republic of Congo’s armed forces have issued a fresh directive prohibiting unauthorized smartphone use by soldiers deployed in combat zones, citing severe risks to operational security and troop safety. Lieutenant-Colonel Mak Hazukay, acting spokesperson for the Forces Armées de la République […]
The Coalition Article 64 (C64) for the defense of constitutional order concluded its visit to Bujumbura on July 9, 2026, following a meeting with Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye. The delegation, led by Martin Fayulu, reassured critics by clarifying that no formal request for the encounter was initiated by their side. According to the coalition’s leadership, […]
Following a high-level meeting with Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Coalition Article 64 (C64) concluded its three-day visit to Bujumbura on July 9, 2026. Under scrutiny for engaging with President Félix Tshisekedi’s administration, C64’s leadership quickly clarified their stance. Martin Fayulu and fellow coalition members denied initiating the meeting, insisting […]
After meeting with Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, the Coalition Article 64 for constitutional order defense (C64) has returned to Bujumbura on July 9, 2026, after a brief deployment. The leaders of the C64 have assured the public that they did not initiate any meeting with President Ndayishimiye, but rather accepted his invitation to discuss political […]