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Opposition members of the National Assembly have lodged a formal appeal with the Constitutional Council, requesting that the decision by the Assembly Bureau on May 24, 2026, to reinstate Ousmane Sonko as a deputy be declared unconstitutional. They urge the Constitutional Council to fully exercise its mandate by putting an end to what they describe […]

The newly formed Senegalese government, announced on June 1, did not include any representatives from the ruling Pastef party led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, as confirmed by official sources. This decision follows weeks of escalating tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Sonko, culminating in Sonko’s removal from office 12 days prior. The […]

Ousmane Sonko is currently navigating a significant new challenge concerning his position in the National Assembly. A formal appeal has been lodged against his election by a group of non-aligned deputies. This legal contestation, which has garnered backing from various opposition factions, brings to the forefront critical legal and political dilemmas. Such developments are poised […]

Home Bénin Bénin’s presidency: shaping Romuald Wadagni’s leadership team Bénin Politics Bénin’s presidency: shaping Romuald Wadagni’s leadership team By Benin Daily News – June 1, 2026 447 0 FacebookXPinterestWhatsAppCopy URL One week after taking office, President Romuald Wadagni convened his first circle at the Presidential Palace. Balancing technical expertise, security imperatives, and symbolic gestures, the […]

With just days remaining until the first ordinary congress of the Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics and Fraternity (PASTEF) party, scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026, Secretary General Ousmane Sonko has issued a comprehensive statement. This extensive document chronicles the movement’s journey and articulates the ambitious objectives for the upcoming gathering.   In his […]

An emotional farewell: Ousmane Sonko’s heartfelt tribute in Touba The President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, paid a deeply moving tribute to Serigne Cheikh Saliou Mbacké in Touba. Overcome with emotion, he broke down in tears during a condolence visit, revealing the profound bond they shared. On Friday, Ousmane Sonko traveled to Touba to […]

The official transfer of power at the Primature provided a significant moment for Senegal’s new Prime Minister, Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, to honor his predecessor, Ousmane Sonko. During the ceremony, Lô underscored their established working relationship and articulated a vision for continued collaboration and coordinated governance, aiming to forge a path of shared leadership. The […]

A political crisis, anticipated for months by observers of Senegalese affairs, has finally materialized. In Dakar, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the tenure of his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, cementing a high-level executive split that seemed avoidable until the very last moment. The former head of government, who founded and leads the Pastef party, […]

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Basse-Terre native Édouard Dahome appointed Bénin’s minister for energy, water, and mines Bénin embarks on a new chapter in its political landscape, and one name, in particular, resonates strongly in Guadeloupe: Édouard Dahome. A polytechnician hailing from Basse-Terre and a former executive at EDF, Édouard Dahome has been named to the new Béninese government, formed […]

Senegal’s political landscape has seen rapid developments following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s decision on May 22 to dismiss Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This significant rupture was long anticipated, stemming from escalating political tensions and increasingly public disagreements between these two key figures at the helm of the executive in the Land of Teranga. Concurrently, Malick […]