Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

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Senegal president sacks prime minister in political shake-up

The Senegalese head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has terminated the mandate of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister, marking a significant shift in the country’s leadership landscape. This decisive move reshapes the political trajectory of Senegal and signals a new phase in governance under the current administration. The decision, which comes after months of strategic […]

Senegal president sacks prime minister amid political shifts

The Senegalese leader, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has terminated the mandate of Ousmane Sonko, the former Prime Minister, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. This decisive move underscores the evolving dynamics within the administration and signals a new phase of governance. Consequences of the decision Terminating Ousmane Sonko’s role as Prime Minister reflects […]

Senegal’s political upheaval: president Faye dismisses prime minister Sonko

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his post on Friday evening, shattering the delicate power-sharing arrangement that had propelled both men to leadership following the February 2024 presidential election. This decisive action brought to light deep-seated divisions that had become impossible to conceal over recent months. An official statement, […]

Senegal’s president bassirou diomaye faye removes prime minister ousmane sonko

Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removes Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko In a significant development for Senegal‘s political landscape, Oumar Samba Ba, the Secretary General of the Presidency, formally announced the termination of Ousmane Sonko‘s tenure as Prime Minister. Speaking from the venerable Palace of the Republic in Dakar, Ba confirmed that this executive decision extends […]

Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed from office

The political landscape in Dakar has been reshaped overnight. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, marking the culmination of months of political tension. Government reshuffle following leadership change The presidency confirmed the decision through an official statement, adding that the entire cabinet has been dissolved. Secretary-General of the […]

Senegal: president faye dismisses prime minister sonko, dissolves government

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko this Friday, May 22, 2026. This pivotal decision simultaneously led to the dissolution of the entire Senegalese government. The significant political shift was formally enacted through decree n° 2026-128, marking a critical juncture in Senegal’s political landscape.   Members of the outgoing […]

Mali president sacks prime minister and cabinet in sweeping shake-up

Mali president sacks prime minister and cabinet in sweeping shake-up A dramatic political move has reshaped Mali’s leadership as the president terminated the roles of both the prime minister and the entire cabinet. The decision has sparked intense debate about the nation’s political trajectory and immediate consequences. Leadership overhaul sends shockwaves through Mali The president […]

Senegal political shakeup as prime minister ousmane sonko dismissed

Tensions at the heart of Senegal’s leadership The political landscape in Senegal has taken a sharp turn following the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The move comes after a heated exchange between Sonko and lawmakers, signaling deeper rifts within the ruling coalition. Public disagreement over political funding During a parliamentary session, Ousmane Sonko strongly […]

Women of Lake Province strengthen support for security forces after Boko Haram attacks

In Chad’s Lake Province, a region grappling with the aftermath of recent Boko Haram assaults, women have decisively united. On Friday, May 22, 2026, gathering in Baga-sola under the banner of the Provincial Women’s Network, they publicly declared their unwavering solidarity with the Defense and Security Forces, simultaneously urging collective unity against the persistent terrorist […]

Chad appoints 12 security attachés to diplomatic missions

Tchad strengthens diplomatic security with 12 new attachés Chad has taken a significant step in bolstering its diplomatic presence abroad with the appointment of twelve security attachés to key missions. Through Decree N°1016/PR/PM/MAEIATE/2026, issued on May 22, 2026, the government formalized the assignments of these officers to represent the nation’s interests with heightened protection. The […]

Jnim jihadists execute quranic teacher in Mali’s Tombouctou region

Jnim jihadists execute quranic teacher in Mali’s Tombouctou region Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. In a chilling incident highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Mali, Abdoul Salam Maïga, a respected Quranic teacher from a local medersa in Tonka, was publicly executed by armed jihadists of the Jnim group. The […]

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