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After months of escalating political friction 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…
The unexpected split between Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko marks the end of a two-year alliance that once promised bold reforms for the nation.…
A historic resignation reshapes Senegal’s political landscape The Senegalese political scene remains gripped by uncertainty as dramatic shifts unfold at the highest levels of government. Just 48 hours after the…
In Dakar’s political circles, the signs were unmistakable. Over recent months, a growing consensus emerged in salons, newsrooms, and even modest neighborhoods: the alliance that propelled Senegal’s opposition to victory…
Politics in Senegal often thrives on shifting alliances, whether within the same party or across rival factions. As the British statesman Lord Palmerston once remarked in 1848, “In politics, there…
The political landscape of Senegal and the broader West African region has been shaken by an unprecedented event. On Friday, May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a historic…
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed amidst rising political tensions in Senegal The political landscape in Senegal has taken a dramatic turn with the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This…
The political climate in Chad remains under scrutiny as opposition leader Succès Masra faces continued detention following the Supreme Court’s rejection of his appeal this week. Masra, the former Prime…
The Republic of Senegal has entered a new political chapter following the unexpected dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the decision in a televised address,…
« La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée s’il le faut », Ousmane Sonko. Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. « La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée…
« La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée s’il le faut », Ousmane Sonko. Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. « La Loi anti-LGBT sera renforcée…
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the recently strengthened legislation targeting homosexuality in the country. Speaking before lawmakers in Dakar on May 22, 2026,…