Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Mali Voice

Your English-language guide to Mali's news landscape — clear, credible and up to date.

Politique

Senegal’s political upheaval: president faye dismisses prime minister sonko

A significant political shift occurred in Senegal on May 22, 2026, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his post. This decisive action marked the end of the governing partnership between the two leaders, plunging the nation into a period of political instability and uncertainty, exacerbated by an underlying national debt […]

President Deby Itno defends security minister amid judicial dispute

President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has publicly come to the defense of his Public Security Minister, responding to a formal complaint lodged by magistrates who deemed the minister’s remarks insulting to their profession. “In a democratic society, freedom of expression is a fundamental right, applicable to both ordinary citizens and public officials, provided it adheres […]

Bénin’s new president, Romuald Wadagni, outlines septennat priorities

  Just days following his inauguration, Romuald Wadagni, the newly installed president of Bénin and successor to Patrice Talon, convened his inaugural Council of Ministers meeting on Thursday, May 28, 2026. This significant gathering officially commenced his seven-year presidential term, spanning 2026 to 2033. During this symbolic first session, the head of state emphatically established […]

Senegal’s political landscape shifts amid social reforms

Senegal’s political landscape shifts amid social reforms 28 minutes (27/05/2026) Ajouter à la liste 23 min Disponible jusqu’au 27/05/2027 Info et société Décryptages Émission Senegal is currently navigating a period of significant political and societal upheaval. On Friday, May 22, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced a major cabinet change, dismissing his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, […]

Ousmane sonko elected Senegal assembly president new prime minister appointed

Ousmane Sonko elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly after brief removal Five days after his dismissal as Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly. Meanwhile, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new Prime Minister to lead the government. The political landscape in Dakar is evolving rapidly as new leadership […]

Ousmane sonko’s assembly presidency threatens Senegal’s stability

In Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye now faces a critical challenge: governing with an Assembly dominated by his political rival. Ousmane Sonko’s election as Speaker of the National Assembly on Tuesday morning raises pressing questions about the future of governance in the country. While Sonko has pledged to avoid institutional crises, his warning that the […]

Senegal parliament elects former prime minister ousmane sonko as president

automatic playback Yes No Senegal: Former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko elected President of the National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of the National Assembly just four days after being dismissed by the Head of State. The opposition boycotted the session, labeling the move a “constitutional coup.” Key developments in Senegal’s political landscape Tous […]

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