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: who stands to gain from the political rupture? Following a period of escalating tensions within Senegal’s executive branch, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Ousmane Sonko from his position. Given that Pastef, led by the now former Prime Minister, holds an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly, the Head of State faces the imperative […]
Senegal awakens today to a significant political transformation, marked by the appointment of a new Prime Minister and the anticipated election of a new National Assembly president in the coming hours. These developments signal a major realignment of the country’s political forces. The focus begins with the new head of government: Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed […]
Ousmane Sonko a retrouvé ce week-end son domicile privé dakarois : « Ce soir, je dormirai le cœur léger », a réagi le désormais ancien premier ministre, vendredi soir, après que le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a mis fin à ses fonctions. Mais le charismatique leader des Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique […]
The executive committees representing both the Chadian Magistrates’ Union (SMT) and the Autonomous Union of Magistrates of Chad (SYAMAT) have formally lodged a complaint against Ali Ahmat Aghabache, the Minister of Public Security and Immigration. This legal action was submitted to the Prosecutor General at the N’Djamena Court of Appeal. Both the SMT and SYAMAT […]
Crédit photo, Getty Images The recent dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko officially concludes the powerful political partnership that propelled Bassirou Diomaye Faye into the presidency in 2024. The rallying cry, “Diomaye mooy Sonko” (Diomaye is Sonko), which symbolized an almost complete political merger between two leaders, two distinct paths, and a unified PASTEF agenda, […]
Following months of escalating tensions within Senegal’s highest echelons of power, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his position. This significant political development marks a stark departure from the unified front presented by the duo who ascended to power together in April 2024 under the rallying cry, “Sonko is […]
Hours after his official swearing-in ceremony, President Romuald Wadagni formally signed Decree N°2026-314 on May 24, 2026, outlining the composition of his first government. This newly formed executive team comprises twenty-two ministers and three delegated ministers. Alongside them, Wilson Gakpéto has been appointed Secretary-General of the Government through a separate decree. The specifics of the […]
The ceremony commenced with the Constitutional Court, arrayed in solemn judicial attire on the dais, formally declaring the presidential election results. Anticipation built for several minutes before the pivotal moment arrived: Romuald Wadagni was called upon to take his oath. Dressed in a distinguished suit with a blue tie, his right hand raised, he […]
Ousmane Sonko : ce que pensent les Sénégalais de son limogeage Pour regarder ce contenu, veuillez activer JavaScript ou essayer un autre navigateur. Ousmane Sonko : ce que pensent les Sénégalais de son limogeage Published 24 mai 2026 Le limogeage d’Ousmane Sonko comme Premier ministre continue de faire réagir au Sénégal. Dans la rue, les […]
Mr. Wadagni, who will celebrate his 50th birthday next month, has officially commenced his seven-year term, which is renewable. Following his formal proclamation as the elected leader by the Chief Registrar of the Constitutional Court, Romuald Wadagni took the oath of office on Sunday morning. The brief ceremony was held at the presidential palace in […]
Beneath a terse official announcement lies a profound political upheaval at the heart of Senegalese power. Barely two years after their historic victory in 2024, the dynamic duo that embodied a generation’s hopes has publicly fractured. This rupture threatens to unravel perhaps the most compelling political narrative Senegal has witnessed since the democratic transition of […]
Le divorce est acté entre le chef de l’État sénégalais et Ousmane Sonko, plongeant le pays dans une période d’incertitude politique majeure Leurs divergences s’affichaient sur la scène publique depuis des mois : le divorce entre le président sénégalais et son charismatique mais encombrant Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko s’est acté vendredi avec le renvoi du gouvernement, […]
