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 faye dismisses prime minister sonko

An official decree confirmed that President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye had terminated the mandate of Mr. Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister, thereby also dissolving the positions of all government ministers and secretaries of state. The decision, broadcast on national television, signaled an institutional shift, coming just hours after the head of government addressed deputies during […]

Cotonou’s zongo parking transforms truck logistics with modern hub

The Port Autonome de Cotonou (PAC) has ushered in a new era for road transport and port traffic management in Bénin. On May 22, 2026, the opening of the Zongo Parking facility—a state-of-the-art terminal—marked a pivotal moment for both logistics operators and long-haul truck drivers across West Africa. a 700-space solution to end logistical chaos […]

Senegal’s PM warns of fuel price hike amid global oil crisis

Fuel prices set to rise in Senegal as global oil markets surge Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has sounded the alarm on a potential spike in fuel prices, driven by escalating international tensions. The warning comes as the government braces for significant economic repercussions, including reduced purchasing power for citizens. During a heated parliamentary session, […]

Senegal politics: Sonko’s clash with Diomaye over political funds reform

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has publicly exposed a significant disagreement with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye regarding the oversight of political funds—a reform that was a cornerstone of their party’s presidential campaign. The Prime Minister acknowledged that it was Deputy Guy Marius Sagna who initiated the parliamentary process to legislate on the matter. […]

Senegal’s prime minister escalates anti-lgbt rhetoric amid growing tensions

Senegal’s prime minister escalates anti-lgbt rhetoric amid growing tensions Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has intensified criticism of homosexuality, framing Western pressure as an attempt to “impose” LGBTQ+ rights on Senegal. His remarks come at a time of rising hostility and multiple arrests under existing anti-homosexuality laws. In early March, Senegal passed a controversial law doubling […]

Political funds reform in Senegal ousmane sonko calls for transparency

Senegal’s Prime Minister advocates for stricter oversight of political funds Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reiterated his commitment to enhancing scrutiny and transparency over political funds in Senegal, framing the issue as a cornerstone of his electoral promises to citizens. During a recent address, he acknowledged a divergence of views with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye […]

Togo’s visa exemption: a strategic manoeuvre with digital controls

Beneath the grand facade of an ‘Africa without borders’ meticulously presented by Lomé, the abolition of entry visas for Togo conceals a far less straightforward reality. This measure, a blend of political communication and stringent digital oversight, appears less as genuine openness and more as a calculated geopolitical strategy. President Faure Gnassingbé is once again […]

Sonko challenges president diomaye over Senegal’s secret political funds

Government’s transparency pledge draws sharp reaction from PM Sonko Dakar — Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly distanced himself from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on the contentious issue of political slush funds, declaring a fundamental disagreement over how these resources should be managed. In a rare display of dissent within the ruling coalition, Sonko […]

Senegal’s Sonko pledges thousands of jobs in economic patriotism drive

In a bold move to address youth unemployment and bolster national economic sovereignty, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made a sweeping pledge before Senegalese lawmakers on May 22, 2026. Speaking during a parliamentary session focused on urgent social priorities, he declared job creation as the cornerstone of his administration’s economic and social agenda. Economic sovereignty and […]

Senegal’s prime minister condemns western ‘tyranny’ over homosexuality

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko strongly criticized what he termed a “tyranny” from Western nations on Friday, May 22, asserting that these powers are attempting to “impose homosexuality on the rest of the world.” Speaking before lawmakers, Sonko also firmly rejected any suggestion of a moratorium on the country’s recently enacted law, which significantly stiffens […]

Prime minister ousmane sonko’s firm stance on Senegal’s acts against nature law

During a pivotal session addressing current affairs at the National Assembly on Friday, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko vigorously defended the new legislation designed to impose stricter penalties for acts against nature. He affirmed that this law would be applied with unwavering resolve, ensuring no distinctions or leniency in its enforcement. Sonko issued a stern warning, […]

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