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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reshuffles government leadership In a decisive political move, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister and former mentor, Ousmane Sonko, along with the entire […]
In the Mopti region of central Mali, simultaneous attacks struck five villages late Saturday afternoon, leaving at least twenty people dead. The assaults targeted communities in Dimbal and Bankass communes, where jihadist fighters clashed with […]
Unprecedented political earthquake rocks Senegal A historic political tremor has sent shockwaves through Senegal and the wider West African region. On May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took the extraordinary decision to terminate the […]
International Senegal’s president sacks prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid growing tensions Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko has been dismissed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. (© KEYSTONE/EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI) Dakar, May 23, 2026 — President Bassirou Diomaye […]
Senegal experienced a dramatic political upheaval on May 22, 2026, when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the appointment of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The decision followed an escalating standoff between the two top officials of […]
Senegal president sacks PM Ousmane Sonko after months of tension Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister and former political mentor Ousmane Sonko on Friday evening, along with the entire […]
Senegal president sacks prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid political tensions In a decisive move late Friday, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, his former mentor, along with the […]
Senegal: the president Faye dismisses prime minister Ousmane Sonko The former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, on September 26, 2024, in Dakar President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has officially terminated the mandate of his […]
In the shifting sands of West African diplomacy, Lomé is preparing to take a bold step forward. Reliable insiders confirm that Togolese authorities are on the verge of formally acknowledging the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). […]
In a decisive move that reshapes Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This abrupt decision marks a significant shift in the country’s governance just months […]
In a decisive move reshaping the political landscape of Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The decision, announced today, marks a significant shift in the country’s governance […]
In a decisive move that has sent shockwaves through Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday evening. This abrupt dismissal has shattered the fragile […]