Month: July 2026

Libreville is bracing for the imminent release of findings from two critical audits examining Gabon's public finances this mid-July. One of these, the Committee for Audit and Consolidation of State's Callable Liabilities, initiated on June 17 by Economy Minister Thierry Minko, is set to unveil its report next week. This particular audit delves into a public debt estimated by authorities themselves at approximately 8,700 billion FCFA, representing between 70% and 74% of the nation's GDP. Concurrently, the Public Debt Task Force has spent six years meticulously documenting a pervasive system of overbilling and fictitious projects. This extensive investigation partially accounts for the dramatic surge in domestic debt, which astonishingly multiplied sevenfold between 2020 and 2023! The synchr...

Senegal mourns the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacke The passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacke, spiritual leader of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, has left a deep void in Senegal. National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko conveyed his profound sorrow following the religious figure’s death on July 9, 2026, highlighting the warmth and humanity that defined their interactions. Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, expressed his profound grief upon learning of the death of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacke, Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, who passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. In a heartfelt tribute, Sonko recalled the many encounters he had with the esteemed religious leader during visits to Guinguinéo, emphas...

Senegal mourns religious leader Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké The passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the respected spiritual leader of the Khassim Mbacké family from Guinguinéo, has left a void in Senegal’s religious landscape. National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko conveyed his heartfelt condolences following the guide’s death on July 9, 2026. Ousmane Sonko, who has engaged in multiple interactions with the late religious figure during his visits to Guinguinéo, expressed his sorrow over the loss of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké lineage. Political leader extends personal homage to respected cleric In a public statement, Ousmane Sonko shared his deep emotion upon hearing of the passing, describing the late leader as a pillar of warmth and co...

Senegal is in mourning following the passing of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, the revered Khalife of the Khassim Mbacké family in Guinguinéo, who passed away on July 9, 2026. The news was announced by Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, who expressed deep sorrow over the loss of this esteemed religious figure. a heartfelt tribute from ousmane sonko In a poignant message of condolence, Ousmane Sonko shared his profound grief over the transition of Serigne Abdou Bakhi Mbacké, highlighting the warmth and humanity that defined their interactions. The President of the National Assembly recalled the many occasions he had been welcomed with open arms and genuine kindness during his visits to Guinguinéo. « It is with deep emotion and immense sadness that we learned of the passing of...

In a landmark ruling delivered on Thursday, July 9, 2026, Senegal’s Constitutional Council struck down a constitutional reform bill passed by the National Assembly late last month. The decision, prompted by an urgent request from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, exposed serious procedural flaws in the adoption process while reinforcing the judiciary’s role as a safeguard of Senegal’s democratic framework. Presidential intervention reshapes the constitutional debate The proposed reform aimed to overhaul the country’s institutional architecture, including a rebalancing of powers between the executive and legislative branches, a ban on the president leading a political party, and the establishment of a dedicated constitutional court. Despite its passage in the National Assembly on June 29, 2...