Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.
Senegal’s president faye dismisses prime minister sonko amid rising tensions Tensions had steadily escalated between Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his influential Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, whose considerable sway was pivotal in propelling their political alliance to power. The culmination of months of simmering disagreements between the two leaders, who ascended to power in […]
The Senegalese presidency has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the entire government through a presidential decree issued late Friday evening. This decisive move follows months of escalating friction between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his former mentor, Ousmane Sonko, who previously held the prime ministerial position.
Senegal’s leadership reshuffle: President Faye dismisses Prime Minister Sonko Close Share #URL Copy © SEYLLOU, AFP – Former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, September 26, 2024 in Dakar Also read: Senegal: French national jailed for three months over ‘unnatural act’ under new LGBT+ law Nationalist Janez Jansa, Trump ally, marches toward power in Slovenia Bruno […]
The former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, on September 26, 2024, in Dakar. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has officially dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, his former political mentor, along with the entire government. This significant decision was announced by presidential decree on Friday evening, following months of escalating tensions between the two influential […]
Behind the scenes of West African diplomacy, Lomé is poised to make a significant move. Reliable information indicates that Togolese authorities are preparing to officially recognize the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA). As this separatist movement embarks on a strategic tour across several sub-regional capitals, President Faure Gnassingbé solidifies his position as an unconventional mediator. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
Significant changes are anticipated at Real Madrid this summer, notably with the expected arrival of José Mourinho. To restore the Casa Blanca to its former competitive glory, the Special One is poised to request several key transfers, some of which will undoubtedly prove challenging. Among his top priorities, the Portuguese manager reportedly seeks to bring […]
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 […]
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 […]
Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removes Ousmane Sonko from office The political landscape of Senegal has shifted dramatically with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminating Ousmane Sonko’s tenure as Prime Minister and Head of Government. Editorial Staff |May 23, 2026|2 min read AAA Summarize Listen Comment President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated Ousmane Sonko’s role as […]
The Prime Minister of Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, recently addressed Sénégal’s National Assembly, sharply criticizing what he termed the « diktat » of Western nations. In his speech, he went further, accusing the West of attempting to « impose homosexuality » on sovereign nations. His remarks come at a time of escalating political tensions between national […]
