Author: Aïcha Abdou

Following the swearing-in of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s political landscape continues to evolve with the formation of a new government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lo. While the PASTEF-Les Patriotes party, led by Ousmane Sonko, has opted out of the executive, several ministers within the cabinet maintain close ties to Sonko’s inner circle, sparking political discussions across the country. Key appointments with PASTEF connections Despite the party’s withdrawal, the new administration includes figures whose names resonate strongly with Ousmane Sonko’s political movement. Among them are Yankhoba Diémé, who…

The newly appointed government in Senegal has been announced by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye just twelve days after the dismissal of Ousmane Sonko, who now holds the position of National Assembly President. This move follows months of escalating tensions between the two figures, casting a shadow over the nation’s political stability amid an already dire financial crisis. Political rift deepens in Senegal Months of disagreement between President Faye and former Prime Minister Sonko culminated in a decisive split, creating a climate of uncertainty across the country. The political landscape in…

In a decisive move announced through his official social media channels, Ousmane Sonko, leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, has declared his party will not participate in Senegal’s next government. The announcement follows extensive consultations between Sonko and the President of the Republic, which ultimately failed to resolve key disagreements. Key disagreements prevent coalition During a lengthy meeting earlier today, Sonko and the President confirmed areas of alignment but also highlighted significant points of contention. « The discussions centered on the role and positioning of the majority within the executive structure, yet…

Senegal political shake-up: Pastef excluded from new government Just twelve days after dismissing Ousmane Sonko from his position as Prime Minister, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced a new cabinet on June 1st that notably excludes members of the ruling Pastef party, led by Sonko. The announcement follows a sharp disagreement between the two leaders regarding the composition of the government. Sonko, now President of the National Assembly, had already distanced himself from the administration amid months of escalating tensions. The rupture marks a dramatic shift in Senegal’s political landscape, raising…

Romuald Wadagni’s first foreign trip targets Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu Just eight days after assuming office, Beninese President Romuald Wadagni set off on Monday, June 1, 2026, for his maiden overseas diplomatic engagement. The head of state arrived in Abuja for high-level talks with Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking the start of a broader regional outreach strategy. This landmark visit underscores Cotonou’s determination to deepen ties with its most vital West African partner, reinforcing bilateral cooperation amid growing security and economic pressures across the region. Abuja as the cornerstone of…