The African Tribune

During the 85th session of the Executive Committee of the African Parliamentary Union (UPA), the President of the National Assembly of Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, held a meeting this Thursday, June 4, with Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde Kyenge, the head of the continental parliamentary body's executive committee.This high-level encounter provided an opportunity for the two leaders to deliberate on the mission, operational mechanics, and future outlook of the UPA. These discussions occur at a time when Afrique is navigating a variety of political, economic, and security hurdles.In the course of their exchange, Ousmane Sonko stressed the vital importance of enhancing the UPA's overall effectiveness. He suggested several avenues for reform intended to modernize the institution's internal workings and b...

Cameroon's opposition leader accuses government of constitutional breach in local election delay Maurice Kamto, leader of Cameroon's Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon (MRC), has formally lodged a constitutional challenge against the government's decision to extend the term of municipal councillors. This follows a presidential decree issued on May 4, 2026, that extended the mandate of local representatives beyond previously established constitutional limits. The former law professor argues that the recent legislative amendment—passed and enacted on April 14, 2026—violates core democratic principles and encroaches on the legislative domain reserved for parliament. The contested law grants the presidency authority to prolong municipal mandates beyond the 18-month cap previously defin...

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