Month: July 2026

The Senegalese presidency has just announced a major shake-up at the helm of the country’s highest judicial body. In an official statement released on Monday, July 13, 2026, it was revealed that Ousmane Diagne, a seasoned magistrate and former Minister of Justice, has been appointed President of the Constitutional Council. This appointment, formalized by Decree No. 2026-1318, marks a significant turn in Senegal’s institutional landscape. Ousmane Diagne, who previously held the same position during the early days of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration, returns to the helm of the council…

Chad medical malpractice case in Chad ends with surgeon acquitted A N’Djamena court cleared a surgeon of involuntary manslaughter but ordered him to pay a civil fine of 50,000 CFA francs. — 1 min read Share N’Djamena, July 13, 2026 – The High Court of N’Djamena has delivered its ruling in a high-profile medical malpractice case involving a surgeon accused of involuntary manslaughter following the death of a 60-year-old woman during surgery. The defendant admitted to the factual circumstances of the incident but denied any professional misconduct. His legal team…

President Tshisekedi calls for restraint in mineral sector tax enforcement In a decisive move to safeguard the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s mining sector appeal, President Félix Tshisekedi has directed fiscal authorities to scale back aggressive tax collection tactics targeting mining companies. The directive, issued during a ministerial council meeting in Kinshasa, aims to prevent policies that could undermine investor confidence in the country’s vital mineral economy. The Democratic Republic of the Congo stands as the world’s top cobalt producer and Africa’s second-largest copper exporter, making its mining sector a…

The football world is abuzz with news of Lucas Digne’s imminent return to Paris Saint-Germain, a decade after his departure for FC Barcelone. The French international defender, currently plying his trade at Aston Villa, has agreed terms with the Ligue 1 giants, according to fresh reports. The timing couldn’t be more intriguing. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just days away from its final stages, where France will face Spain and England will take on Argentina, the football community is speculating whether Digne’s move could impact his availability for the…

Togolese workers who have contributed to both the public and private pension systems will benefit from a major simplification under a new coordinated retirement mechanism. The Caisse de Retraites du Togo (CRT) and the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS) have officially launched a unified pension liquidation process, ending years of administrative hurdles for those with mixed career paths. Seamless career recognition for all contributors Previously, switching between public and private sector employment often led to complications during retirement. Workers who contributed to the CRT during their public service years…