Author: Aïcha Abdou

In Senegal, a heated debate surrounding alleged black funds from the previous administration has taken a new turn, focusing on the current leadership. Babacar Bâ, a prominent civil society figure known for his engagement in public governance discussions, has directly challenged the consistency of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Bâ criticizes the head of government for basing much of his anti-corruption rhetoric on denouncing opaque financial schemes, while simultaneously acknowledging a political fund of 1.7 billion FCFA linked to his own party, Pastef. scrutiny over alleged black funds and sonko’s stance…

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…

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…

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…

Derrière l'allocution prononcée ce dimanche à Sadio, dans la région de Diourbel, Ousmane Sonko a montré ce qui s'apparente moins à un discours de mobilisation qu'à un règlement de comptes à peine voilé avec le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sous couvert de bilan, le leader de Pastef a multiplié les rappels destinés à recadrer les rapports de force au sommet de l'État. En insistant sur son rôle dans la désignation de Bassirou Diomaye Faye comme candidat de substitution après l’invalidation de sa propre candidature en 2024, Ousmane Sonko a tenu…

Le Sénégal est en crise politique, avec deux dirigeants qui se disputent le pouvoir. Le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye et le premier ministre Ousmane Sonko, qui sont également présidents de l'Assemblée Nationale, ont remporté ensemble les élections présidentielles de 2024 sous la bannière du PASTEF. Malgré leur victoire commune, des désaccords idéologiques apparaissent rapidement, notamment sur la politique économique et les relations avec les institutions internationales comme le FMI. Les analystes décrivent la situation comme un « combat fratricide » entre deux visions du pouvoir. Le reportage d'Al Jazeera met…