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In Senegal, the political landscape has shifted dramatically following the abrupt dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22. This decisive move, long anticipated amid escalating tensions, marks a […]
Sénégal: who stands to gain from the political rupture? A deepening executive crisis in Sénégal has reached a turning point after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Ousmane Sonko from his post as Prime Minister. With […]
Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko poised to lead National Assembly amid opposition backlash Breaking news. The Senegalese National Assembly convenes Tuesday, May 26, to consider reinstating former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as a deputy—an outcome that […]
Sénégal faces a pivotal political moment as new leadership takes shape This morning, Sénégal awoke to a reshaped political landscape with the appointment of a new Prime Minister and the imminent election of a National […]
PoliticsSenegal Sonko set for pivotal role as Senegal’s parliament convenes Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Senegal’s National Assembly gathers today for a high-stakes session that could see opposition leader Ousmane Sonko reclaim his parliamentary seat and […]
Ousmane Sonko a retrouvé ce week-end son domicile privé dakarois : « Ce soir, je dormirai le cœur léger », a réagi le désormais ancien premier ministre, vendredi soir, après que le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye […]
Senegal’s Political Landscape Shifts: New Prime Minister Takes Charge After Sonko’s Dismissal The political climate in Senegal has taken a decisive turn as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reshapes the nation’s governance structure. On Monday, May […]
Bondoukou — In a call for civic maturity and structured involvement in public affairs, the National Council of Youth of Côte d’Ivoire (CNJCI) in Bondoukou hosted an intensive capacity-building workshop for local youth leaders and […]
With the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on May 22, 2026, the political landscape of Senegal has entered uncharted territory. The once-powerful tandem that propelled Bassirou Diomaye Faye to the presidency in 2024 now […]
After months of escalating tensions within Senegal’s executive branch, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The two leaders, who rose to power together in April 2024 under the shared slogan Sonko […]
Senegal politics: supporters of Ousmane Sonko react to dismissal Ali Bamba Mon. 25 May 2026 at 8:33 AM UTC The dismissal of Senegal’s Prime Minister has reignited political discussions in Dakar. Since the presidential announcement […]
Senegal political shake-up: sonko dismissed as faye consolidates power The political landscape in Senegal has shifted dramatically this week as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed his longtime ally and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, replacing […]