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SENEGAL – An action for annulment against the lifting of the immunity of Ousmane Sonko filed with the Constitutional Council

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Senegalese opposition MPs on Wednesday March 3, 2021 seized the Constitutional Council with an appeal for annulment against the lifting of parliamentary immunity of MP Ousmane Sonko. An appeal that has suspensive power until the Constitutional Council delivers its opinion.

The deputies of the parliamentary opposition lodged, on Wednesday, with the Constitutional Council, an appeal for annulment against certain legislative provisions contained in the draft resolution proposed by the Law Committee, on February 15, 2021, and the draft resolution adopted by the National Assembly on February 26.

This is the first time since Senegal’s accession to international sovereignty, according to these deputies, that a request for the lifting of parliamentary immunity has been made without the court file specifically targeting a member concerned. “This procedure against X constitutes in the eyes of a good part of specialists and of national opinion as a manifest violation of the rights of the National Assembly and of the fundamental rights of the deputies”, one can read in the document addressed to the highest court in the country.

These parliamentarians draw the attention of the Constitutional Council to “certain acts and provisions of legislative form as well as the voting conditions of the resolution” which are “contrary to the Constitution and the Organic Law establishing the internal regulations of the National Assembly”. They thus denounce “the violation of the procedures established by the organic law on the internal regulations of the National Assembly” by pointing out the formal defects in the irregular composition of the Ad Hoc Commission and the violation of respect for the rights of the defense.

For the constitutionalist and president of the Democratic Alliance / Pencoo, Moussa Tine, the receipt of this act by the registry of the Constitutional Council automatically suspends the summons of the examining magistrate until the decision of the Constitutional Council. “The judge of the 8th cabinet must immediately suspend the summons of the deputy until the decision of the elders. The law leaves no alternative, ”he said.

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An opinion shared by the former president of the parliamentary majority group, Moustapha Diakhaté. He confirms that the appeal by opposition MPs suspends the lifting of the parliamentary immunity of Usmane Sonko. However, he underlines that the Constitutional Council is incompetent to overturn the resolution of the parliament. “The deputies who have lodged this appeal cannot ignore that the Constitutional Council is incompetent to quash part or all of a resolution of the National Assembly. They engage in political politics ”, he declared before adding:“ However, in a democratic state, submission to the law is an obligation imposed on everyone, including the judiciary ” .

This is why, he said, as soon as the 10th deputy of the National Assembly seized the Constitutional Council, the hearing procedure of the deputy concerned must be suspended. “Nevertheless in Senegalese law, appeals for annulment of acts of public powers are addressed to the Supreme Court and not to the Constitutional Council. The Constitutional Council is incompetent to pronounce on a resolution of the National Assembly ”, he underlined.

By virtue of the Organic Law on the Constitutional Council, he explains, the institution only looks at the constitutionality of legal texts. “The lifting of the immunity of a parliamentarian is not a law. It is a decision of the National Assembly “, he observes before concluding:” However, out of respect for the Constitutional Council, the summons of deputy Ousmane Sonko by the examining magistrate must be suspended pending the decision of the Council. constitutional. “

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IVORY COAST – The PDCI-RDA march postponed to June 14 to support Tidjane Thiam

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Initially scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the major march of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), the main opposition party in Côte d’Ivoire, will finally take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025. This postponement was announced by the party’s Executive Secretary, who points out that the decision came after discussions between the PDCI leadership and the authorities of the Abidjan department. The details of these discussions have not been made public.

This demonstration, highly anticipated by the party’s activists and supporters, aims to support the candidacy of its president, Tidjane Thiam, in the presidential election of 2025, and to protest against his removal from the electoral list. A decision that the party qualifies as unfair and unacceptable, arguing for the right of all Ivorian citizens, including those with dual nationality, to participate in the political life of the country.

The route of the march remains unchanged: the protesters will leave from the SOCOCE space of the 2 Plateaux, in the municipality of Cocody, to head towards the headquarters of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI). The party calls for a strong peaceful mobilization in order to convey a clear message: demand inclusive, transparent and peaceful elections.

The removal of Tidjane Thiam and other opposition figures is mainly based on the issue of dual nationality, a legal provision that continues to be debated as the election approaches. The PDCI, which sees in Thiam a rally candidate capable of unifying the Ivorians, intends to make this march a highlight of its campaign and its democratic fight.

Photo credit: Tidiane Thiam page

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GUINEA – Visit of the African Union, renewed commitment for a successful transition

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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Morissanda Kouyaté, received this Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Conakry a delegation from the African Union, on an official visit to Guinea. On this occasion, he reaffirmed the commitment of the transitional authorities to respect the deadlines set for the return to constitutional order, while stressing the historical and central role of Guinea in the construction of the Pan-African project.

« I am very happy. The African Union is at Guinea’s side to accompany and support the vision of the head of state, President Mamadi Doumbouya, in favor of Guinea and Africa, in the political, diplomatic, economic, and cultural fields, declared the head of Guinean diplomacy.

This meeting takes place in a context marked by the preparations for the constitutional referendum scheduled for next September 21.

Morissanda Kouyaté also recalled the founding involvement of Guinea in the creation of the Organization of African Unity, which became the African Union. “This visit materializes the commitment of the Peace and Security Council to accompany Guinea in a dynamic of ambitious political and diplomatic transformation,” he stressed.

The minister indicated that all actions related to the transition are currently funded by the national development budget, while calling for a broader mobilization of the international community. “We have requested a round table, called the Basketfront, to seek support to speed up the process. But this does not mean that we will give up,” he said, reiterating President Doumbouya’s willingness to scrupulously respect the scheduled deadlines.

He finally wanted to reassure on the efforts made to ensure an inclusive electoral process. “We are going through a difficult period, and that is why we want all Guineans to be registered in order to obtain a reliable electoral roll,” concluded Morissanda Kouyaté.

Source: guinee360 / Photo credit: Page Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guinea

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IVORY COAST AFRICA – The PDCI-RDA march postponed to June 14 to support Tidjane Thiam

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The list of presidential candidates in Côte d’Ivoire is expanding on Saturday, May 31, 2025. After the withdrawal of Tidjane Thiam, another candidate comes to replace him. The latter had submitted his application in 2020 but it was invalidated. Indeed, in his announcement of candidacy, the latter has emphasized the valorization of cultural and spiritual values of the country.

The presidential election in Côte d’Ivoire promises to be exciting. Some candidates have been withdrawn and others are being added to the list of candidates. Additions for a common purpose sitting in the chair. An objective that arouses the interest of Olivier Djè Bi Djè, who has submitted his candidacy. Thus, the deputy of the city of Zuénoula announced his candidacy for the presidential election of 25 October 2025 on 31 May 2025.

An application that was invalidated five years ago (2020) due to sponsorship non-compliance. However, this candidacy could be valid because the politician has well prepared his mount before launching. However, there is still some way to go. Indeed, to be sure, the member for Zuénoula of Côte d’Ivoire has an obligation to respect the electoral code by bringing together at least sponsorship in 17 independent regions.

Olivier Djè Bi Djè, in his candidacy announcement speech, unveiled his management plan once at the presidency headquarters. As the Ivorian politician is a manager, he opts for common management with a future of social justice, without forgetting peace and sustainable development.

He gave a pledge on leadership based on the identity of the country. It also intends to place cultural and spiritual values high on the agenda with traditional leaders. Finally, the new candidate calls for unity in order to address the country’s challenges as quickly as possible. He also counts on the population for a victory.

Source: africa-sur7 / Credit photo: afrique-sur7

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