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what the constitutional court’s referendum law ruling means for dr Congo the court’s decision and its implications The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Constitutional Court has delivered a landmark ruling on the controversial referendum law, reshaping the political landscape ahead of upcoming elections. This decision, which follows months of intense debate, carries profound implications for both the current administration and the opposition. The ruling, issued after careful deliberation, validates key provisions of the referendum law while striking down others deemed unconstitutional. This move is expected to accelerate preparations for the national…

The air over Kinshasa is thick with political tension. The Constitutional Court’s recent ruling on the referendum law has ignited fierce debates across the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Radio Okapi in the capital declared the situation with a headline that cuts straight to the point: “No more suspense!” The court validated the law, paving the way for its enactment by President Félix Tshisekedi.

Publié aujourd’hui à 20h30 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Résumer Jeune Afrique avec AFP Félix Tshisekedi By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

In a bold move shaking up Senegal’s political landscape, Mor Tallah Gueye, President of the Administrative Council of the FDCUIC, has tendered his resignation, aligning himself with the growing faction within the Pastef movement that remains steadfast in its support for Ousmane Sonko. « I am stepping down from my position as President of the Administrative Council of the FDCUIC », declared Mor Tallah Gueye in an official statement. His decision reflects a deep commitment to the values of sovereignty, systemic change, and the transformative vision spearheaded by Pastef. «…

#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

In a recent parliamentary session, Member of Parliament Guy Marius Sagna disclosed 1.7 billion West African CFA francs received by Ousmane Sonko during his tenure as Prime Minister. These funds, Sagna emphasized, were allocated without any institutional oversight, raising serious questions about transparency in Senegal’s political finance system. Contradictions in political funding discourse While Sagna acknowledged that the legal framework allowed these disbursements, he questioned the lack of accountability surrounding these funds—particularly as they mirror the opaque financial practices reportedly used by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. According to Sagna’s statements,…