Month: July 2026

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Constitutional Court endorses Félix Tshisekedi's third term bid In a landmark decision, the Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially validated the legal framework that paves the way for President Félix Tshisekedi to seek re-election for a third consecutive term. This ruling, delivered after thorough judicial review, marks a pivotal moment in the country's political landscape. Legal green light for Félix Tshisekedi's third term aspirations The ruling, which came down on a pivotal day, clarifies constitutional ambiguities that had sparked intense debate across the nation. The judges concluded that the existing legal provisions do not impose a strict two-term limit on the presidency, thereby clearing the path f...

The political landscape in Sénégal has been stirred by a significant resignation within the FDCUIC, as Mor Tallah Gueye stepped down from his role as President of the Board of Directors. His decision, rooted in unwavering loyalty to Ousmane Sonko, marks another departure from the state apparatus by cadres aligned with the Pastef movement. Unwavering principles over political convenience In an official statement, Mor Tallah Gueye made his stance clear: "I resign from my position as PCA of the FDCUIC to remain faithful to the ideals that have driven our collective struggle." He emphasized the Pastef project’s commitment to sovereignty, systemic reform, and genuine change, values he insists must not be compromised. "We believed in a Sénégal free from the shackles of the old system, and it i...

#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 Fati Seyni — Analyst

Political funds controversy: Guy Marius Sagna exposes payments to Ousmane Sonko The revelation highlights a lack of institutional oversight surrounding political funds in Senegal, with figures from both the presidency and national assembly coming under scrutiny. Unregulated political funds under scrutiny Senegalese parliamentarian Guy Marius Sagna has publicly disclosed the amounts allegedly received by Ousmane Sonko through political funds during his tenure as Prime Minister. According to Sagna, these payments totaled 1.7 billion West African CFA francs, disbursed without any institutional oversight—a disclosure that thrusts the President of the National Assembly into the center of a national debate on political fund management. While Sagna acknowledged that the legal framework for t...

Le Sénégal entre une nouvelle phase de son histoire politiqueDeux ans après l'arrivée au pouvoir du Pastef, le président sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye a lancé son propre parti, Kiiraay, qui signifie « protection » ou « bouclier » en wolof.Une initiative qui pourrait durablement rebattre les cartes du paysage politique. By Harouna Ousmane — Reporter