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The judicial calendar in Senegal is taking shape. The High Court of Justice has set 22 July as the trial start date for Aïssatou Sophie Gladima, a former Minister of …
Senegal ex minister on trial over alleged misuse of public funds Read More
The judicial calendar in Senegal is taking shape as the High Court of Justice has set July 22 as the start date for the trial of Aïssatou Sophie Gladima. The …
Senegal ex minister to face justice over mining sector allegations Read More
The judicial calendar in Senegal is taking shape, with a landmark date set for justice to unfold. On July 22, the High Court of Justice will commence the trial of …
Senegal’s historic trial of former minister set for july 22 Read More
Senegal’s political shifts and Middle East conflicts take center stage in African discourse The latest episode of Le Débat Africain delves into two critical narratives reshaping the continent’s trajectory: Senegal’s …
Senegal politics and global tensions dominate weekly africa debate Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s armed forces have issued a fresh warning to troops operating in combat zones, prohibiting the unauthorized use of smartphones during military operations. In a sternly …
Military crackdown on unauthorized smartphone use at dr Congo frontlines Read More
DRC military tightens smartphone ban at frontlines amid security threats The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) have issued a stern reminder to troops operating in …
DRC military tightens smartphone ban at frontlines amid security threats Read More
DRC military tightens smartphone restrictions for frontline troops Photo d’illustration Security Friday, July 10, 2026 – 09:26 The Democratic Republic of Congo’s armed forces (FARDC) have issued a fresh warning …
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The Coalition Article 64, a group advocating for constitutional order in the Democratic Republic of Congo, concluded a visit to Bujumbura on July 9, 2026, following a meeting with Burundian …
Congo-Kinshasa: political dialogue under scrutiny after Bujumbura talks Read More
Coalition demands constitutional safeguards before engaging in talks The Article 64 Coalition for the defense of constitutional order concluded its visit to Bujumbura on July 9, 2026, following a meeting …
DR Congo leaders insist on constitutional order ahead of dialogue Read More
In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has cut short the parliamentary recess for lawmakers, calling them back to the National Assembly in Soweto Square ahead of schedule. The unexpected announcement …
Senegal parliament resumes early to fast-track key reforms Read More
In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has cut short the parliamentary recess, calling deputies back to the National Assembly in Dakar’s Soweto district earlier than scheduled. The move, announced with …
Senegal parliament returns early amid push for 2025 reforms Read More
Following the significant ruling by the Constitutional Council, which struck down constitutional bill n° 18/2026, the reaction from Sénégal’s second-highest official was highly anticipated. Ousmane Sonko, the President of the …
Sénégal: ousmane sonko affirms adherence to constitutional council’s decision Read More