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 […]
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Senegal’s political shifts and global tensions under spotlight
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 politics under bassirou diomaye faye amid middle east tensions
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
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 politics and global tensions explored in weekly debate
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 shifts and global tensions in 2026
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 […]
Kinshasa Dialogue: A Path Forward for the Democratic Republic of Congo
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 […]
Sénégal : Loi invalidée, Ousmane Sonko réaffirme l’ordre institutionnel
Au lendemain du camouflet infligé par le Conseil constitutionnel, qui a invalidé la proposition de loi constitutionnelle n° 18/2026, la réaction de la deuxième personnalité de l’État était particulièrement attendue. Le président de l’Assemblée nationale, Ousmane Sonko, a officiellement réagi à ce verdict. La preuve d’une vitalité démocratique Loin d’y voir un affront ou le […]
Politique – Trottinettes électriques au Maroc
A la Une Politique Politique – Trottinettes électriques au Maroc – Le gouvernement Akhannouch siffle la fin de la récréation 9 juillet 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailCopy URL Le Conseil de gouvernement a adopté, jeudi, deux projets de décret portant sur le renforcement de la sécurité du passeport marocain et l’encadrement des engins de déplacement personnel motorisés. Le […]
Gabon: oligui nguema’s stringent measures for financial oversight
Ecouter l’article On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema personally presided over a pivotal Cabinet Council in Libreville. This intensive working session, bringing together the Directors General of Gabon’s financial regulatory bodies, aimed at a clear objective: to secure and optimize funding for the nation’s priority development projects. Far from a routine […]
Maroc: PJD et Al Adl Wal Ihsane affrontent leur crise interne sur les élections
La crise interne du PJD sur l'utilité des élections Le Parti de la justice et du développement (PJD), parti au pouvoir depuis des années, est en proie à une crise interne sur l'utilité des élections. Le secrétaire général du PJD, Abdelilah Benkirane, a récemment déclaré que les élections étaient « inutiles » et que le […]
Morocco’s PJD and Al Adl Wal Ihsane lock horns over election value
The rivalry between Morocco’s Justice and Development Party (PJD) and the Justice and Spirituality Movement (Al Adl Wal Ihsane) has reignited, this time over the very purpose of elections in the North African kingdom. Long-standing tensions between the two groups have resurfaced, casting a spotlight on their contrasting visions for political participation and governance in […]











