Category: Politics

Political landscapes thrive on shifting alliances, where yesterday’s allies may become today’s adversaries—or vice versa. This age-old dynamic has once again played out in Senegal, where the once-unified leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and […]

Sénégal: political earthquake as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismisses Ousmane Sonko Breaking developments in Dakar as the nation witnesses a dramatic political shift. In a stunning move late Friday evening, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of […]

The political landscape in Dakar has shifted dramatically following a decisive move by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to end the tenure of his once-close ally and current Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. The announcement, delivered through […]

In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Sénégal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko via a presidential decree issued on Friday, May […]

In a decisive move late Friday evening, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Prime Minister, a position Sonko had held since April 2024. The dismissal comes after months of […]

Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister and former mentor Ousmane Sonko and his entire government on Friday evening through a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Tchad’s political tensions: what solutions can ease the crisis? Chad remains gripped by a deepening political crisis as opposition leader Succès Masra faces an uphill legal battle. The Supreme Court’s rejection of his appeal on […]

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, recently framed the country’s stance on LGBT rights as a response to Western pressure, declaring it a « diktat » that threatens national sovereignty. Speaking before the National […]