Month: July 2026

Babacar Bâ, who presides over the Forum du Justiciable, has once again stepped forward to denounce what he characterizes as a glaring contradiction in former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s discourse on the transparency of political finances. In a public address, the human rights advocate highlighted that Sonko, who now champions integrity and good governance, himself benefited from a political fund exceeding 1.7 billion CFA francs during his tenure at the Primature – an amount Sonko had publicly acknowledged.   For Babacar Bâ, the irony is difficult to overlook. The current…

  Politique Sonko menace le gouvernement d’Al Aminou Lo de censure Le leader du Pastef a promis ce dimanche d’utiliser l’Assemblée nationale pour faire tomber le gouvernement si les intérêts du Sénégal ne sont pas préservés dans le cadre des contrats pétroliers   13/07/2026 0h03 ID 1006545 Publication 13/07/2026 (SenePlus) – Dans un discours enflammé prononcé ce dimanche 12 juillet 2026 en marge de l’inauguration du siège de Pastef à Touba, l’ancien Premier ministre et actuel président de l’Assemblée nationale, Ousmane Sonko, a menacé de renverser le gouvernement d’Al Aminou…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oif3ff-1ieU In a powerful address delivered from Touba during the inauguration of his party’s local headquarters, National Assembly President Ousmane Sonko launched a scathing critique against the President of the Republic. Denouncing what he described as a «feverish» approach to state governance, Sonko openly challenged the conduct of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. He went further, issuing a direct threat to obstruct future legislation by systematically referring any proposed laws to the Constitutional Council, highlighting growing tensions in African politics. Addressing his enthusiastic supporters and invoking the revered legacy of probity…

During his recent tour through the Baol region, Ousmane Sonko, a prominent figure in Senegalese politics, significantly sharpened his critique of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Convening in Touba this Sunday, where he inaugurated the Pastef-Touba headquarters and delivered a key address on contemporary political challenges, the Pastef leader directly addressed the Constitutional Council’s decision to invalidate the constitutional revision law, openly disputing the reasoning behind the ruling.   Initially, the National Assembly President had advocated for respecting the high court’s decision, emphasizing its binding nature for all. However, his discourse…

During a gathering in Touba this past Sunday, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, took a firm stance against Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô by reiterating his threat to initiate a no-confidence motion against the government. As leader of the Pastef party, which holds a commanding majority in the Assembly, Sonko emphasized that constitutional tools remain at his disposal should circumstances demand decisive action. This latest declaration follows repeated warnings from the Assembly leader that the executive branch would not receive an unconditional mandate. While affirming his commitment…

Le président du mouvement AGIR-Les Leaders, Thierno Bocoum, a lancé une attaque contre le premier ministre Ousmane Sonko sur la question des fonds politiques. Selon les déclarations de Thierno Bocoum, Ousmane Sonko aurait bénéficié d'environ 1,77 milliard de francs CFA par an au titre de ce qu'il qualifie de « fonds politiques ». Une situation qui, selon le leader d’AGIR-Les Leaders, soulève des interrogations sur la légitimité du chef du gouvernement à se présenter comme une référence en matière de lutte contre les détournements de deniers publics. Thierno Bocoum estime…

  Économie Bassirou Diomaye Faye dépolitise le secteur extractif Après avoir laissé Ousmane Sonko placer des cadres de son parti à la tête des entreprises publiques, le président privilégie désormais l’expertise sectorielle. Une bascule que Jeune Afrique interprète comme un signal envoyé aux partenaires internationaux   Byline organization SenePlus 12/07/2026 23h09 ID 1006543 SenePlus |Publication 12/07/2026 (SenePlus) – Un mois après avoir remanié le gouvernement et écarté Ousmane Sonko de la Primature, le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye poursuit sa reprise en main des rouages stratégiques de l’État. Dans un article…

Politique Senegal’s political power struggle: a test for democracy The ongoing rivalry between the two top leaders of Senegal’s executive branch raises questions about its impact on ordinary citizens and poses a critical challenge to the nation’s democratic future. An insightful analysis has shed light on the growing divide between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This perceived personal conflict, according to observers, represents a crucial litmus test for Senegal’s democratic transition and its future as a stable nation in West Africa. An ancient African proverb states…

In a stirring address delivered in Sadio, Diourbel region, this past Sunday, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, took aim at the current governance trajectory, voicing sharp criticism of the administration’s direction. The crowd gathered before him listened intently as the former presidential candidate revisited the events leading to Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election as Senegal’s President in March 2024—a victory Sonko himself had championed after his own candidacy was disqualified. « He was propelled to the highest office, yet he has strayed from the very project that carried…