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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 […]

François Silibi officially took his seat in the National Assembly this Friday, July 10, 2026, marking the start of a new chapter in Benin’s legislative landscape. His induction follows the departure of Deputy Louis Vlavonou, who transitioned to the Senate after serving as President of the National Assembly—a role that grants him a de jure […]

The agenda of the head of state took on a strong political dimension yesterday. And for cause, following the special envoy of the President of the African Union Commission (UA) to the Gabon-Guinea Equatorial front, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema also met with the special envoy of the UA to Madagascar, Mohamed Idrissa Farah, and the […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]