Between justice on the march, major reforms

Hello and welcome to Kewoulo. In this press review, this Friday, April 18, 2025 we explore the burning subjects, the major challenges and the unpublished revelations that punctuate Senegalese news. Stay with us to know everything, without detour.

Politics and Governance

Accountability and political justice:
- Five ex-ministers translated before the High Court of Justice (Info, Yoor-Yoor, Le Soleil, Direct News, Awakening).
- Stakes: fight against impunity, transparency in the management of public affairs.
- Political reactions : Libération et The people denounce political instrumentalization. Investigation Talk about a “big confrontation”.

Institutional and government reforms:
- Grand Panel, The daily et The echoes highlight the recovery of FCFA 15 billion and the beginnings of structural reforms.
- Walfquotides et The awakening underline the current administrative reorganization.

Accounts are rewarding an important step towards more transparency, even if it divides political opinions. The reforms committed bear witness to a desire for institutional renewal.

Justice et Institutions

Independence of justice:
- Mobilization of magistrates and prosecutors to defend their integrity in the face of criticism (South daily, Le Soleil, investigation).
- Affirmation of the role of justice in the rule of law.
Accelerated legal proceedings:
- The echoes et Libération mention speed in the processing of files, reflecting a desire for legal efficiency.

The independence of justice is put forward by the profession itself, while the effectiveness of the procedures is clearly improving according to several titles.

Security and Defense

Terrorism and regional threats:
- Dakar Times alert on the need to think of security in Sahelian space, emphasizing increased vigilance in the face of the jihadist threat.

The alert on Sahelian security issues calls for a reinforced regional approach to national defense.

Economy and development

Recovery of public funds:
- 15 billion FCFA recovered according to Grand Panelwhich testifies to a desire to fight against corruption.
Modernization of land:
- Direct News evokes the Land innovation process by digital.
Support for the insertion of young people:
- The awakening Presents actions to supervise and support young employment (DEFI/J accompanying 200 young people to self-employment).

The recovery of public funds and the modernization of land embody the fight against corruption and digitalization. Support for young people in integration testifies to an inclusive will.

Civil society and citizenship

Citizen commitment:
- Walfquotides reports a citizen reaction to judicial and Health management (COVID-19).
Popular reshuffle and criticism:
- 5Sur5 Returns to the criticisms addressed to the old regime, especially with regard to the weight of the former ministers.

Popular criticism and citizen mobilization reflect an increasing democratic requirement, particularly in matters of governance.

Sport and culture

Football local et international :
- Performance of clubs in the League Cup (Rewmi Sports).
- The case of Sadio Mané, between repositioning and future (Record).
- Followed by the U17 campaign with an interview with a member of the staff (wiwsport).
Supporters revolt:
- Dakar Sport Highlights the demands around matches, illustrating the importance of sport as a space for social expression.