Author: Aïcha Abdou

Sénégal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is scheduled to hold a crucial press conference this Tuesday, just one day after the formal establishment of the nation’s new government. Set to unfold in Dakar, this public address comes at a pivotal moment for the Pastef party leader, whose governmental team has recently undergone a significant reconfiguration by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This important session is expected to enable the head of administration to articulate the rationale behind personnel selections, outline the strategic roadmap, and address various questions stemming from the recent cabinet…

The freshly appointed cabinet of Senegal, led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô, has ignited controversy. Comprising thirty ministers, the team leans heavily on technocrats and allies of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Notably absent are key figures from the Pastef party, despite its leader Ousmane Sonko being a member. This exclusion underscores the widening rift between President Faye and Sonko within the coalition Diomaye Président. Aminata Touré, the coalition’s general supervisor and Grand Invité Afrique, addressed the government’s formation in an exclusive interview with Dakar-based correspondent Léa-Lisa Westerhoff.…

Senator Sonko accuses rivals of orchestrating legal battle to block his return In a sharp public reaction, Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s largest opposition party PASTEF, has condemned what he calls a politically motivated legal challenge aimed at preventing his reinstatement as a member of parliament. The move follows a constitutional petition filed by opposition legislators and independents seeking to overturn the National Assembly’s decision to restore his mandate. The former Prime Minister issued a strong statement to the press, describing the initiative as a deliberate conspiracy by his adversaries.…

Ousmane Sonko reveals cap manuel protocol with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye In a dramatic revelation, Ousmane Sonko, Senegalese opposition leader and former Prime Minister, has publicly confirmed the existence of a political agreement—dubbed the “Protocol of Cap Manuel“—signed with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye before the 2024 presidential elections. Sonko, speaking from his prison cell where he was detained during the campaign period, claimed the deal outlined a shared vision for their political future under the Pastef movement. The announcement has sent shockwaves through Senegal’s political landscape, raising questions about the…