Day: September 9, 2026

The legal complaint filed against Ousmane Sonko over his remarks concerning the holy city of Touba remains in force. This was confirmed on Tuesday by Serigne Makhtar Bousso, spokesperson for the complainants, who was heard as part of the investigation. The case stems from a request submitted to the public prosecutor on 14 July 2026 by Serigne Modou Maroun Niang and Serigne Mourtalla Bousso. The two plaintiffs, who identify themselves as grandsons of Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba, accuse the president of the National Assembly of making inappropriate statements during the inauguration…

Le Forum international du développement durable (FIDD) 2026 mettra l’accent sur les financements verts, les crédits carbone, l’innovation et les opportunités d’affaires. Cette annonce a été faite lors de la conférence de presse de lancement, tenue le mardi 8 septembre 2026 à Cocody, animée par Tra Bi Michael, commissaire général du Forum. L’événement, prévu les 13 et 14 octobre 2026 à la CGECI, au Plateau, rassemblera plus de 3 000 participants, une vingtaine d’experts et des représentants de plusieurs pays. Le thème choisi est « Développement Durable, Innovation et Compétitivité…

As the United Nations Human Rights Council convenes its 63rd session in Geneva this week, activists are drawing attention to the ongoing human rights crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where abuses continue unabated and perpetrators enjoy near-total impunity. In the eastern part of the country, civilians remain the primary targets of numerous violations, including drone strikes. Meanwhile, in the west, rights groups are sounding the alarm over arbitrary arrests and secret detentions. Documented abuses, but few prosecutions Human rights organizations describe the situation in the DRC as deeply…