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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…
During a recent gathering in Touba, Ousmane Sonko issued a stern warning, indicating his party’s readiness to file a motion of no confidence against the current government. The prominent PASTEF…
Ousmane Sonko has recently demonstrated a striking inconsistency in his public statements regarding Senegal’s Constitutional Council, transitioning from an initial call for adherence to its rulings to delivering sharp criticisms.…
In Senegal, the dynamic between Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo and ruling party leader Ousmane Sonko has become a focal point of national discourse. During a widely reported address, the…
Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo confronts Ousmane Sonko’s political agenda The recent press conference held by Ousmane Sonko in Touba has significantly escalated tensions between him and Prime Minister Al…
Abidjan, July 2026 — Dr. Ahoua Don-Mello, who ran in the October 2025 presidential election, and his closest allies have taken a decisive step in their political journey by initiating…
The inauguration of the Pastef party headquarters in Touba, some 194 kilometers east of Dakar, became the stage for sharp political criticism as Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly,…
Speaking at a rally in Touba this Sunday, Ousmane Sonko, who presides over the National Assembly, issued a stark warning to Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô. He once again…