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The political landscape of Senegal is at a pivotal moment as two prominent figures, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko, engage in a high-stakes battle of dialogues. Their conversations are…
Palais présidentiel : Ce que le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye a dit à Ousmane Sonko Par Suivre Le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a adressé une série de…
Dakar — Lawmaker Guy Marius Sagna has sharply criticized the framework of the « National Dialogue » initiated by President Diomaye Faye, questioning its legal structure and long-term objectives. In…
With Senegal’s local elections just one year away, the fragile cohesion within Pastef is under severe pressure. At the heart of the storm is a growing rift between two prominent…
The Réseau des femmes leaders pour le développement (RFLD) has once again underlined the urgent need to boost women’s presence in Senegal’s political arena. Speaking at a high-level seminar in…
In a bold defense of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, Babacar Ba, President of the Forum du Justiciable, has categorically rejected any attempt to associate the government leader with the legal…
In Sénégal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to appear before the National Assembly this Friday, May 22, 2026. The head of government will engage with lawmakers during a dedicated…
Ousmane Sonko addresses parliament as Burkina Faso faces critical policy debates On Friday, May 22, 2026, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will take center stage at the National Assembly during a…
Can Ousmane Sonko still lead PASTEF under article 17 constraints? As the 2026 party congress approaches, the question of whether Ousmane Sonko remains eligible to lead PASTEF amid the legal…
African Politics Dakar reshapes African Francophonie with bold political vision 164 A high-stakes political gathering unfolded in Dakar recently as African parliamentarians redefined the future of Francophonie on the continent.…
Political fractures emerge within Pastef amid Senegal’s approaching local elections As Senegal gears up for the crucial 2027 territorial elections, deepening internal divisions within the Pastef movement are casting a…
Political fallout in Senegal over Ndiaga Seck arrest: Cheikh Bara Ndiaye defends Sonko The detention of opposition figure Ndiaga Seck has ignited sharp political reactions, with accusations of deliberate manipulation…