Politique

A significant political development has unfolded in Senegal, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has formally ended his working relationship with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This pivotal decision ushers Senegal into a fresh period of political uncertainty. The abrupt leadership change at the highest echelons of government comes at a time when the nation’s political and […]

Senegal’s political arena frequently witnesses power struggles, whether among members of the same party or between distinct political entities. As Lord Palmerston, the British diplomatic chief, famously asserted in 1848: In politics, there are no permanent enemies, nor permanent friends, only permanent interests. The current situation at the pinnacle of Senegal’s executive branch is no […]

À la Une Politique A french official’s controversial call for Mali-jnim negotiations 0partages 0 0 0 0 0 0 The trajectory of France’s policy regarding the critical situation in Mali is becoming increasingly defined. Bruno Fuchs, a centrist member of the Modem party and President of the French National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs Committee, who frequently […]

Senegal’s president bassirou diomaye faye removes prime minister ousmane sonko amid political turmoil A significant political development has rocked Senegal. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday evening, a decision made against a backdrop of escalating political tensions. On the evening of Friday, May 22, Senegalese President Bassirou […]

What was once hailed as an unprecedented political alliance in francophone Sub-Saharan Africa, a partnership that captured the nation’s imagination, proved unsustainable. In Senegal, the dynamic collaboration between Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed mentor, and Bassirou Diomaye Faye, his protégé and a staunch opponent of former President Macky Sall, which propelled them to the 2024 presidential […]

The political landscape in Senegal has experienced a seismic shift as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, through an official decree issued on Friday, May 22. This abrupt decision comes after months of simmering internal conflicts, power struggles, and unspoken tensions at the highest levels of government. Just […]

Senegal’s president dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko amid rising political friction Former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in Dakar on September 26, 2024 Supporters of Ousmane Sonko gather outside his residence in Dakar on May 22, 2026, following his dismissal Previous Next The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, terminated the mandate of Prime Minister […]

The Republic of Senegal entered uncharted political waters on May 22, 2026, following a decisive decision by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to relieve Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Prime Minister. The move came after a day of escalating friction between the nation’s top leadership, signaling a potential realignment in the country’s governance. Hours before […]

Senegal president sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in unexpected move The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the entire government in a decisive decree issued late Friday evening. The announcement came after months of escalating tensions between the two political figures who once shared […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]