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Senegal president sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko following political tensions RFI Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko through an official decree, marking a significant shift in the […]
International Senegal dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko A decisive break has occurred between Senegal’s top leadership figures. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has relieved Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of his duties, marking a significant shift in […]
Senegal’s Political Landscape Shaken by Drastic Government Overhaul In a decisive move that has sent shockwaves through Senegal’s political sphere, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday, May […]
Senegal president sacks prime minister Ousmane Sonko and entire cabinet In a bold political move, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandates of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the entire government, sparking widespread debate […]
With the departure of Alvaro Arbeloa announced ahead of the final match of the season, Real Madrid is already looking ahead to the summer transfer window. The Spanish giants are set to bring in a […]
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko relieved of duties amid rising political tensions Senegal is bracing for continued political turbulence following the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The decision came swiftly […]
In the embattled Lac Province, where recent Boko Haram assaults have left communities reeling, women have taken a bold stand. Under the banner of the Provincial Women’s Network, they gathered in Baga-Sola on May 22, […]
Chad appoints 12 security attachés to diplomatic missions The Chadian government has announced the appointment of 12 security attachés to its diplomatic representations abroad through Decree N°1016/PR/PM/MAEIATE/2026, dated May 22, 2026. These new appointees will […]
Mali: jihadists execute religious teacher in Tonka amid growing unrest A local religious scholar in Tonka, a key town in Mali’s Tombouctou region, was publicly executed by armed Islamist militants last week, according to community […]
The Tchad government and the United Nations system jointly concluded the 2024-2026 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) cycle in N’Djamena on May 22, marking both an assessment of progress and the launch of […]
FC Barcelone Women face Lyon Women in the Champions League Final The stage is set at Oslo’s Ullevaal Stadion for a historic clash between FC Barcelone Women and Lyon Women in the 2025-2026 UEFA Women’s […]
Senegal’s Prime Minister Challenges President on Political Funds Oversight The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, publicly challenged the country’s President on Friday during a parliamentary session, citing concerns over the management of political funds. […]