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.

Senegal’s president bassirou diomaye faye removes prime minister ousmane sonko

Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removes Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko In a significant development for Senegal‘s political landscape, Oumar Samba Ba, the Secretary General of the Presidency, formally announced the termination of Ousmane Sonko‘s tenure as Prime Minister. Speaking from the venerable Palace of the Republic in Dakar, Ba confirmed that this executive decision extends […]

Senegal’s prime minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed from office

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 […]

Senegal: president faye dismisses prime minister sonko, dissolves government

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko this Friday, May 22, 2026. This pivotal decision simultaneously led to the dissolution of the entire Senegalese government. The significant political shift was formally enacted through decree n° 2026-128, marking a critical juncture in Senegal’s political landscape.   Members of the outgoing […]

Mali president sacks prime minister and cabinet in sweeping shake-up

Mali president sacks prime minister and cabinet in sweeping shake-up A dramatic political move has reshaped Mali’s leadership as the president terminated the roles of both the prime minister and the entire cabinet. The decision has sparked intense debate about the nation’s political trajectory and immediate consequences. Leadership overhaul sends shockwaves through Mali The president […]

Senegal political shakeup as prime minister ousmane sonko dismissed

Tensions at the heart of Senegal’s leadership The political landscape in Senegal has taken a sharp turn following the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The move comes after a heated exchange between Sonko and lawmakers, signaling deeper rifts within the ruling coalition. Public disagreement over political funding During a parliamentary session, Ousmane Sonko strongly […]

Women of Lake Province strengthen support for security forces after Boko Haram attacks

In Chad’s Lake Province, a region grappling with the aftermath of recent Boko Haram assaults, women have decisively united. On Friday, May 22, 2026, gathering in Baga-sola under the banner of the Provincial Women’s Network, they publicly declared their unwavering solidarity with the Defense and Security Forces, simultaneously urging collective unity against the persistent terrorist […]

Chad appoints 12 security attachés to diplomatic missions

Tchad strengthens diplomatic security with 12 new attachés Chad has taken a significant step in bolstering its diplomatic presence abroad with the appointment of twelve security attachés to key missions. Through Decree N°1016/PR/PM/MAEIATE/2026, issued on May 22, 2026, the government formalized the assignments of these officers to represent the nation’s interests with heightened protection. The […]

Jnim jihadists execute quranic teacher in Mali’s Tombouctou region

Jnim jihadists execute quranic teacher in Mali’s Tombouctou region Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. In a chilling incident highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Mali, Abdoul Salam Maïga, a respected Quranic teacher from a local medersa in Tonka, was publicly executed by armed jihadists of the Jnim group. The […]

Chad un committee concludes 2024 cooperation framework cycle

The Minister of State for Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, Tahir Hamid Nguilin, co-chaired Friday, May 22, in N’Djamena a pivotal session of the National Joint Steering Committee for the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2024-2026. The high-level meeting brought together government officials, UN agency representatives, technical and financial partners, civil […]

Senegal prime minister challenges president over political funds management

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, publicly challenged the President’s handling of political funds during a heated exchange at the National Assembly on May 22, 2026. Speaking before lawmakers, he bluntly stated that the Head of State had made a misstep in this delicate matter, declaring, ‘I disagree with him on this issue.’ Addressing […]

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