Month: May 2026

OL Lyonnes face au FC Barcelone in historic champions league showdown

Aïcha Abdou

The wait has been long—four years since OL Lyonnes, formerly known as Olympique Lyonnais Féminin, last lifted the UEFA Women’s Champions League trophy. For the most decorated club in the competition’s history with eight titles, this dry spell feels like an eternity. Yet the French side, now led by president Michele Kang, remains built for dominance. The challenge? A relentless obstacle has stood in their path for six straight years: FC Barcelone. The Catalan giants have reached six consecutive Champions League finals in that span (excluding the COVID-affected season), clinching…

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Senegal political shake-up: president sacks prime minister amid tensions

Aïcha Abdou

The political landscape of Senegal has been rocked by a dramatic turn of events as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko through a presidential decree issued on Friday, May 22. This decisive move follows months of simmering tensions and internal power struggles at the highest levels of government. Observers note that the announcement came shortly after Sonko delivered a high-stakes address to Parliament, where he openly challenged the President’s authority by asserting his right to make independent decisions without prior approval. Ousmane Sonko, a…

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Senegal’s president dismisses prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid rising tensions

Aïcha Abdou

In a decisive move late on Friday, the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister and former ally Ousmane Sonko. The decision comes after months of escalating disagreements between the two leaders, who initially rose to power together in April 2024, riding a wave of widespread public support. While the specific reasons behind the dismissal have not been disclosed, observers note that the rift between President Faye and Prime Minister Sonko had been steadily widening. Their once-solid partnership, forged in shared political struggles, now…

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Senegal’s president sacks prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid political tensions

Ousmane Tandja

The President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, marking a decisive break in a political partnership that once united the nation behind a shared vision. In a televised address delivered by the Secretary-General of the Presidency, Oumar Samba Ba, President Faye announced the termination of Sonko’s duties as head of government, along with those of all ministers and junior ministers in the outgoing cabinet. The statement concluded with a directive for the dismissed officials to manage only urgent, routine affairs until new appointments are made.…

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Senegal’s president sacks prime minister ousmane sonko amid tensions

Aïcha Abdou

Senegal’s president sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko amid rising tensions Previous Next President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has dismissed his Prime Minister and former ally Ousmane Sonko, marking the end of a turbulent chapter that began with their shared rise to power in April 2024 on a wave of popular hope. In a televised address delivered by the Secretary-General of the Presidency, Oumar Samba Ba, the president announced the immediate removal of Ousmane Sonko from his post, along with the entire cabinet. “The outgoing government is tasked with handling…

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Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko, le Premier ministre, quitte ses fonctions

Ousmane Tandja

Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko, le Premier ministre, quitte ses fonctions France 24 Videos sam. 23 mai 2026 à 6:22 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Le président sénégalais Bassirou Diomaye Faye s’est séparé vendredi de son Premier ministre, Ousmane Sonko, après des mois de tensions entre les deux hommes. Les explications de notre correspondant à Dakar Elimane Ndao. Publicité À propos de nos publicités By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

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Sénégal president Bassirou Diomaye Faye removes Ousmane Sonko as prime minister

Aïcha Abdou

In a major development for West Africa news, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially dismissed Ousmane Sonko from his role as Prime Minister. The presidential decree, issued late Friday night, not only removed the head of government but also ended the functions of the entire cabinet, signaling a profound shift in African politics within Sénégal. This executive decision follows an extended interval of political friction between the President and his former mentor. While the two were once close allies in their rise to power, months of internal disagreements led to…

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Senegal president sacks prime minister amid political shake-up

Aïcha Abdou

The Senegalese head of state, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, terminated the mandate of Prime Minister and former mentor Ousmane Sonko on Friday evening through a presidential decree. The decision followed months of escalating tensions between the two leaders, sending ripples through the political landscape of Dakar. With a single stroke of his pen, President Faye dissolved not only the office of the Prime Minister but also the entire government structure. This abrupt move marks a significant shift in the nation’s executive dynamics and raises questions about the future direction of governance…

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Deadly jihadist assault strikes villages near Bandiagara in Mali

Aïcha Abdou

Deadly jihadist assault strikes villages near Bandiagara in Mali In a coordinated wave of violence, armed groups launched simultaneous attacks on multiple villages in central Mali late Friday evening, leaving at least twenty people dead. The assault targeted communities in Dimbal and Bankass communes, where jihadists clashed with local self-defense forces known as dozos. The offensive began between 5:00 and 6:00 PM local time, striking Logo, Soulakanda, and Dimbal in Dimbal commune, and Ogossagou and Kouroundé in Bankass commune. These remote settlements, already struggling with limited state presence, have become…

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

Aïcha Abdou

A political upheaval of unprecedented scale is currently reshaping the landscape of Senegal and indeed the wider West African region. On Friday, May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister and political mentor, Ousmane Sonko. This decisive action immediately dissolves the existing government, marking an abrupt conclusion to the executive partnership that had guided the nation since the transition of power in April 2024. Decree n°2026-1128: The official declaration of separation The ramifications of this decision reverberated throughout the evening following the issuance…

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Senegal government reshuffle as president sacks prime minister

Aïcha Abdou

Senegal’s political landscape shifts with sudden removal of Prime Minister In a decisive move that has sent shockwaves through Dakar’s political circles, the President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on May 22, 2026. The decision came amid escalating tensions between the two top officials, culminating in a day of heightened confrontation that left the nation questioning the stability of its leadership. Sources close to the situation revealed that the rift between President Faye and his Prime Minister had grown increasingly visible in…

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