Author: Aïcha Abdou

Senegal political shake-up: president sacks prime minister Sonko In a decisive political move, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the entire government through a presidential decree issued late Friday evening. This abrupt decision follows months of escalating tensions between the two leaders. The announcement was formally communicated during a televised address by the Secretary-General of the Presidency, Oumar Samba Ba, who stated that the President “has ended the functions of Mr. Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister, and consequently those of all…

Senegal’s president ends prime minister’s tenure abruptly May 23, updated at 12:45 AM Reading time: 1 minute. File generated on Read in the app Jeune Afrique Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Senegal’s president terminates Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s mandate Set Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google. In a televised address from the Republic Palace in Dakar, Oumar Samba Ba, Secretary-General of the Presidency, announced that Ousmane Sonko was no longer Prime Minister of Senegal. The move also terminates the mandates of all government members. « By decree No. 2026-1128 of May 22, 2026, His Excellency President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has terminated the functions of Mr. Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister, and consequently, those of the…

International Sénégal: Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye A decisive break has occurred between the two leaders. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Sénégal has relieved Ousmane Sonko of his duties as Prime Minister, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. Par Maroc HebdoPublié le 22 Mai 2026 à 23:57. | 1 min de lecture Ajouter à vos sélections Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko

In a decisive move reshaping Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday, May 22, 2026. The decree, numbered 2026-128, triggered the automatic dissolution of the entire government, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s governance. This abrupt shift signals the end of a once-unified alliance that defined the early phase of the current administration. Government officials have been directed to continue managing day-to-day administrative tasks until a new executive team is appointed. However, no timeline has been disclosed regarding the…

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, publicly challenged the President’s handling of political funds during a heated session at the National Assembly on Friday, May 22, 2026. Speaking before lawmakers during a session on urgent parliamentary questions, Sonko declared his firm disagreement with the Head of State’s approach to this delicate issue. « I cannot support the President’s position on this matter, » he stated, while expressing hope for a shift in the executive’s stance. The Prime Minister emphasized that transparency and oversight in the use of public resources…

Political Tensions Escalate in Chad as Opposition Faces Legal Action In Chad, the detention of opposition leader Succès Masra has been extended after the Supreme Court dismissed his appeal on Thursday. The former Prime Minister, arrested in May 2025, was handed a 20-year prison sentence for charges including “dissemination of hateful and xenophobic messages” and “complicity in murder.” Human rights advocates have condemned the ruling as a politically motivated prosecution. Earlier this month, the Tribunal de Grande Instance de N’Djamena also sentenced eight leaders from the former political coordination group…