Exception of incompetence: Former Minister of Justice, Ousmane Diagne, in danger

Author: senenews.comPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Senegal

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Exception of incompetence: Former Minister of Justice, Ousmane Diagne, in danger

Former Minister of Justice, Ousmane Diagne, is involved in a dispute before the ECOWAS Court of Justice, following accusations of illegality regarding the prosecution of his predecessor, Ismaïla Madior Fall. Fall's lawyers contest Diagne's actions, claiming he sought to have his predecessor impeached through a letter to the National Assembly dated April 14, 2025. This situation raises questions about the separation of powers in Senegal.

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