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Senegal’s president forms new government without Pastef party involvement The announcement of Senegal’s freshly appointed government came just twelve days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Ousmane Sonko from his official position—only to witness Sonko […]
PoliticsAfrica Burkina Faso’s popular revolution: promise or deception under Traoré? PoliticsAfrica L’Arbre à Palabres The adoption of Burkina Faso’s progressive revolution charter has reignited debates about the nation’s future, while Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s stance on […]
Afrique Ousmane Sonko declares PASTEF will not join Senegal’s next government The leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes made a significant announcement through a social media statement, clarifying his party’s stance regarding the upcoming government formation. Alexandre […]
Ousmane Sonko’s refusal: a bold stand for Senegal’s political future The Patriotic Front (PASTEF) has formally declined its invitation to join Senegal’s new government, bringing prolonged negotiations to a definitive halt. This decisive move reflects […]
Senegal’s government reshuffle excludes ruling party amid political tensions President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formed a new government without representation from the ruling Patriotic Senegalese for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) party, led by former […]
Senegal: Pastef excluded from new government amid leadership tensions President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has reshaped Senegal’s leadership structure, forming a new cabinet on June 1st that notably excludes the ruling Pastef party, led by his […]
Legal battle erupts over Ousmane Sonko’s parliamentary reinstatement The National Assembly’s opposition bloc has formally filed a constitutional appeal challenging Ousmane Sonko’s restoration as a deputy, just days after his removal from government. The move […]
Record advertising investment for the Champions League final on M6 June 1, 2026 at 4:30 PM Advertisers invest over €13 million in Champions League final broadcast, marking a significant increase compared to last year. The […]
Sonko’s decisive stance on cabinet appointments Ousmane Sonko, Speaker of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has unequivocally stated that no ministers from his party will be included in the newly formed […]
With the long-awaited announcement of Senegal’s new government just hours away, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has made a decisive statement. In a concise social media post, […]
The political landscape in Sénégal has taken a sharp turn as tensions escalate between Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef-Les Patriotes party, and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Just days after the Prime Minister’s reshuffle, efforts […]
Chad’s Public Security Minister calls for unified response to intercommunal violence During a landmark parliamentary session chaired by Senate President Dr. Haroun Kabadi, the Upper House of Chad’s legislature dedicated its latest plenary meeting to […]