Babacar bâ challenges ousmane sonko on pastef’s 1.7 billion fcfa fund

In Senegal, the ongoing dispute surrounding alleged black funds from the previous administration has taken a distinctly personal turn. Babacar Bâ, a prominent civil society advocate known for his involvement in public governance discussions, is now directly challenging the consistency of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Bâ criticizes the head of government for basing a significant […]

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Senegal politics: Babacar Bâ exposes Ousmane Sonko’s funding paradox

The president of the Forum du Justiciable, Babacar Bâ, has once again taken a firm stance against what he describes as a glaring inconsistency in the discourse of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko regarding political funding transparency. In a bold public statement, the human rights advocate emphasizes that the same individual now positioning himself as […]

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Sonko warns government over oil deal secrecy in Senegal

Politics Sonko warns government over oil deal secrecy in Senegal The Pastef leader vowed to use parliament to topple the government if national interests are compromised in upcoming oil agreements. Dakar, July 13, 2026 — Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, delivered a fiery address on Sunday, July […]

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Senegal politics: Sonko’s warning over no-confidence motion against Lô’s government

During a gathering in Touba this past Sunday, Ousmane Sonko, the Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, issued a stern warning to Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô. Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, which holds a substantial majority in the Assembly, once again raised the possibility of introducing a motion of no-confidence against the government. […]

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Ousmane sonko escalates rhetoric against diomaye faye over constitutional ruling

During his recent tour across the Baol region, Ousmane Sonko significantly sharpened his criticism directed at President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Convening this past Sunday in Touba, where he inaugurated the Pastef-Touba headquarters before leading a discussion on current political challenges, the Pastef leader revisited the Constitutional Council’s decision to invalidate the constitutional revision law, openly […]

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Sonko slams president Faye’s leadership from Touba podium

From the sacred grounds of Touba on Sunday, July 12, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, delivered a scathing critique of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s governance. Addressing a packed crowd during the unveiling of his party’s new headquarters, Sonko framed his remarks within the moral and spiritual […]

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Sonko challenges governance and Diomaye Faye’s drift from PASTEF vision

PASTEF leader blasts government trajectory in Sadio In a fiery address delivered this Sunday in Sadio, Diourbel region, Ousmane Sonko, leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, unleashed sharp criticism against the current administration’s direction. Speaking to a packed crowd of supporters, he revisited the events that led to Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s March 2024 presidential victory—an election Sonko […]

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Sadio, Ousmane Sonko s’attaque au président Diomaye, une alliance tendue

Derrière l'allocution prononcée ce dimanche à Sadio, dans la région de Diourbel, Ousmane Sonko a montré ce qui s'apparente moins à un discours de mobilisation qu'à un règlement de comptes à peine voilé avec le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sous couvert de bilan, le leader de Pastef a multiplié les rappels destinés à recadrer les […]

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Senegal’s political rift: president faye and prime minister sonko’s power struggle

The crux of the matter Political tensions: A recent international exposé highlighted the escalating political tensions within Senegal. Constitutional reform: The National Assembly passed a bill on June 29, 2026, aimed at strengthening parliamentary powers, only for it to be invalidated by the Constitutional Council on July 9. Leadership clash: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and […]

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Sénégal political tensions: faye sonko rift deepens after constitutional reform

Key developments International spotlight: A major news outlet examines the growing political divide between Senegal’s top leaders Constitutional clash: Parliament’s June reform to expand legislative powers was struck down by the Constitutional Council Leadership feud: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, once allies, now face off after their 2024 victory Legislative dominance: […]

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Le Pastef résistera-t-il à la rupture ?

  Politique Le Pastef résistera-t-il à la rupture ? Face à l’aura d’Ousmane Sonko, les dissidents devront transformer leur capital institutionnel en véritable force électorale pour s’imposer sur l’échiquier politique   Byline Khaly Sarr Byline organization EnQuête 12/07/2026 14h26 ID 1006531 Khaly Sarr |EnQuête |Publication 12/07/2026 Le limogeage d’Ousmane Sonko de la Primature et la […]

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France-Maroc : les trois dossiers sensibles du déplacement de Sébastien Lecornu

France-Maroc : les trois dossiers sensibles du déplacement de Sébastien Lecornu Bruno Jeudy Ce contenu est réservé aux abonnés La Tribune Les 15 et 16 juillet prochains, Sébastien Lecornu se rendra à Rabat, pour partciper à la Haute Commission mixte franco-marocaine. LTD/STEPHANE DE SAKUTIN/AFP By Yacouba Ouédraogo — Investigative journalist

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