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Minister abdoul ahad ndiaye lambasts ousmane sonko’s touba remarks The comments made by Ousmane Sonko during his recent visit to Touba continue to provoke strong reactions across the political landscape.…
For an increasing number of young Togolese, the choice has become an unbearable burden: leave their homeland in pursuit of a dignified life, or remain trapped in a future devoid…
Morocco’s Next Prime Ministers: The Contenders to Watch in 2026 As Morocco prepares for its legislative elections, the political landscape is buzzing with speculation about who could succeed Aziz Akhannouch…
Key points July 12, 2026: Ousmane Sonko, National Assembly president, publicly accuses Bassirou Diomaye Faye of abandoning the Pastef party’s founding principles during a speech in Touba Public debt concerns:…
The appointment of Paul Atanga Nji as Cameroon’s Minister of State in charge of Religious Affairs marks a significant shift in the country’s governance approach. This newly created portfolio underscores…
Ousmane Sonko’s recent tour through Touba and Mbacké proved to be a pivotal moment, transforming into a series of powerful political platforms where he unleashed a torrent of stunning accusations.…
Senegal’s political landscape remains tense as Abdourahmane Diouf, leader of the Awalé party, leveled sharp criticism at Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly. In a post on social media…
Political storm in Senegal as Abdourahmane Diouf slams Ousmane Sonko The political landscape in Senegal has been rocked by sharp criticism from Ousmane Sonko directed at President Bassirou Diomaye Faye,…
Tensions between Senegal’s National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko and President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have reached a critical juncture. During a July 12 rally in Touba celebrating the inauguration of Pastef’s…
The Senegalese political landscape is witnessing a dramatic shift, one that may redefine the very foundations of democratic governance. Once a vocal opposition figure and briefly a member of government,…
Key points Political shake-up: Ousmane Sonko was dismissed as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22, 2026 Censure threat: On July 12, 2026, in Mbacké, Sonko announced…
The key points Dismissal: Ousmane Sonko was removed from the Prime Minister position on May 22, 2026 by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Threat: On July 12, 2026 in Mbacké, Sonko…