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 intense national debate. Will these strategic moves succeed in bridging divides and securing broader public support?
Sénégal Senegal’s Pastef party pushes for constitutional reform and oversight of ‘secret funds’ The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, inaugurated the first extraordinary session of the year in Senegal on Monday, August 10. Lawmakers are scheduled to review five legislative proposals within a fortnight. Among these are two urgent bills introduced by the […]
The anticipated political divergence between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko has indeed materialized in Senegal. Following his dismissal by Faye, Sonko has strategically repositioned himself within the National Assembly. Had Ousmane Sonko possessed foresight, the National Assembly would have been his ideal political refuge from the outset, a place to patiently await the […]
La Cour Suprême Rejette Le Référé De L'Unis La Cour suprème a rejetté le référé de l'Union nationale pour l'intégrité et la souveraineté (Unis), qui avait demandé la suspension de l'acte d'installation d'Ousmane Sonko à la présidence de l'Assemblée nationale. L'organisation a dénoncé une décision qui, selon elle, crée un conflit négatif de juridiction et […]
