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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]