Category: Politics

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For several months, Paris has been actively lobbying the European Union. The French government asserts that European competitiveness can no longer rely solely on open markets and global competition. Instead, it necessitates a robust industrial policy, a clear European preference in strategic sectors, and a deliberate reduction of dependencies, particularly concerning China. Within the European Commission, Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné is championing the proposed regulation for industrial acceleration. Despite internal adjustments that have scaled back its initial ambitions, France maintains an assertive stance. It now seeks to broaden the text’s…

En droit civil camerounais, le mariage repose sur la liberté nuptiale. Cela signifie que chaque individu a le droit absolu de choisir librement son conjoint et de consentir personnellement à l’union. La loi martèle que ce consentement soit libre et éclairé, c’est-à-dire exempt de toute contrainte ou violence. Cependant, malgré cet arrangement légal, le consentement au mariage se heurte encore aux us et coutumes de certaines communautés qui imposent que le choix du futur conjoint d’une fille ou d’un fils soit fait par ses parents. Une perception soutenue par plusieurs…

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…

The African countries blessed with abundant critical minerals and their development partners convened in Abidjan with a shared ambition: turning the continent’s strategic resources into an engine for economic, industrial, and social transformation. At the heart of discussions were local value creation, development financing, and the emergence of regional value chains to meet the surging global demand. On Friday, July 10, ministers in charge of Mines, Energy, Industry, Green Economy, and Natural Resources from across Africa gathered alongside representatives from the African Union Commission, the African Continental Free Trade Area…

La menace de deux audits concurrents sur les finances publiques de Gabon arrive à mi-juillet et fait frémir la ville de Libreville. D’une part, le Comité d’audit et de consolidation des passifs exigibles de l’État doit livrer ses conclusions la semaine prochaine sur un stock de dette publique estimée entre 70 et 74% du PIB. D’autre part, la Task force sur la dette publique a documenté depuis six ans un système de surfacturations et de travaux fictifs qui explique en partie l’explosion de la dette intérieure, multipliée par sept entre…

The Senegalese political landscape was deeply affected this July 9th, 2026, when the nation lost a prominent spiritual leader. Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, announced the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo. The announcement came as a profound shock to many across the country. Tributes pour in for Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké In a heartfelt statement, Mr. Sonko expressed his profound sadness at the loss of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, describing the moment as deeply emotional. The President…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, opposition leaders have called on President Félix Tshisekedi to step down and hold a massive protest against proposed constitutional amendments that could allow him to run for a third term. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent