Author: Aïcha Abdou

Dakar tribunal maintains detention of Khardiata Tandian in forged signature case The Dakar Criminal Court has postponed its verdict in the case involving the alleged falsification of Ousmane Sonko’s signature, with the new hearing set for July 23, 2026. The initial judgment, originally scheduled for July 9, 2026, was delayed due to the absence of Cherif Zeyni Abidin Sy, identified as the suspected accomplice in the alleged scheme. During the hearing, the defense team argued vigorously for the release of their client, Khardiata Tandian, emphasizing her prolonged pretrial detention—now exceeding…

PoliticsSenegal Senegal political crisis as constitutional council blocks pastef reforms The constitutional council has dealt a significant blow to the reform plans of the ruling Pastef party, intensifying tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko. Constitutional council rejects pastef-led constitutional reform Senegal’s Constitutional Council has struck down the ambitious institutional reform bill spearheaded by the ruling Pastef party’s parliamentary majority. The council ruled the proposed amendments unconstitutional, dealing a major setback to the party’s reform agenda. The reform, which aimed to rebalance institutional powers, was passed by the…

Politics Senegal’s constitutional council blocks pastef reforms, Sonko’s position weakens July 10, 2026 A major setback for Ousmane Sonko as Senegal’s top court strikes down a key institutional reform backed by his party. Constitutional council delivers a stinging rebuke The Senegalese Constitutional Council has struck down a sweeping institutional reform proposed by the ruling Pastef party, dealing a significant blow to Ousmane Sonko’s political agenda. The Council ruled the reform unconstitutional, citing two critical irregularities: the absence of a funding mechanism for the proposed Constitutional Court and procedural violations during…

PoliticsSenegal Senegal’s constitutional council strikes down Pastef reform, weakening Sonko’s position July 10, 2026 The constitutional council delivers a decisive blow to Ousmane Sonko’s reform ambitions, intensifying tensions with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The Senegalese Constitutional Council has overturned the institutional reform bill championed by the ruling Pastef party, dealing a significant setback to Ousmane Sonko’s political agenda. The council ruled that the proposed changes to the constitution violated fundamental legal provisions. The reform, which aimed to rebalance institutional powers, had been fast-tracked through the National Assembly, where the ruling…

In a poignant message shared online, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, conveyed his deepest sorrow upon learning of the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The announcement came on Thursday, July 9, 2026, marking the loss of a prominent religious leader whose influence extended far beyond the borders of his spiritual community. Heartfelt tributes from a national leader Taking to his official platform, Ousmane Sonko reflected on the profound impact Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké had on those who…