Month: June 2026

Senegal: Ousmane Sonko explains why Pastef refuses to join new government Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister of Senegal, addressed the press in Dakar on June 2 to explain why his party, Pastef, declined an invitation to join the newly formed government under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko highlighted deep disagreements over key policy priorities, including judicial reform, financial transparency, and renegotiation of strategic contracts. According to his account, discussions with the president failed to yield satisfactory commitments, particularly regarding debt management strategies. “The president acknowledged no concrete agreements with the…

In Senegal, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly explained the decision of his party, Pastef, to decline participation in the newly formed government announced on June 2 by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration. Speaking to the media in Dakar, Sonko outlined the core disagreements that made collaboration impossible. These centered on fundamental policy priorities and the allocation of key ministerial positions. Despite extensive discussions, he said, the government’s responses failed to provide the necessary assurances on critical issues such as debt management, judicial reform, and transparency in public finances.…

Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has strongly condemned the opposition’s decision to refer his reinstatement as a member of the National Assembly to the Constitutional Council. The move, spearheaded by opposition lawmakers and independents, is seen by Sonko as a deliberate attempt to block his political career. Political maneuvering or legal overreach? In a defiant statement, Sonko described the opposition’s actions as part of a broader conspiracy, arguing that the Constitutional Council lacks the authority to rule on the matter. “This is nothing but political scheming disguised as…

In a dramatic turn of events during Tuesday’s press briefing, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Patriotic Senegalese for Ethics, Work, and Fraternity (PASTEF), exposed the behind-the-scenes negotiations that shaped Senegal’s latest government reshuffle. The revelation underscores the escalating tensions between the political party and the presidential administration, rendering cohabitation entirely unsustainable. Sonko disclosed that during discussions with Bassirou Diomaye Faye, he observed a deliberate shift away from PASTEF’s core agenda toward alliances with other factions. This divergence was met with immediate resistance from Sonko, who reminded the President that governance…

Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed leader of the Pastef party, has unveiled new insights into his relationship with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. His recent statements specifically address the intricate process that culminated in the establishment of the new government, now under the leadership of Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo. During a press briefing held on Tuesday, June 2, the former Prime Minister voiced his strong disapproval, characterizing the President’s actions as an attempt to circumvent Pastef’s established leadership bodies during the consultations for the new governmental team. This, he suggested,…

In a high-stakes press conference, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF movement, has lifted the veil on the circumstances surrounding his removal from office. The announcement comes after weeks of intense speculation about the rift between the political figure and the Head of State, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This separation, I could not endorse it. With these resolute words, Sonko set the record straight, clarifying that the break was initiated by the President himself. According to his account, President Faye summoned him to the Presidential Palace and declared, « The partnership…