Author: Ousmane Tandja

  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…

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…

Pastef leadership crisis: can Sonko’s charisma hold the party together? The removal of Ousmane Sonko from the Prime Minister’s office and the reshuffling of the executive branch have ushered in a new political chapter for Senegal. For the first time since its rise to power in 2024, the Pastef-Les Patriotes party is grappling with an internal crisis. Departures of key officials, strategic rifts between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and party leader Ousmane Sonko, and the impending launch of a new political party led by the President have exposed deep divisions…

Mbacké buzzed with anticipation this Saturday as Ousmane Sonko, the esteemed leader of the Pastef party, arrived to officially launch the crucial membership card sales campaign. This strategic initiative is vital for the party’s preparations for forthcoming electoral challenges, particularly with the 2029 presidential election already firmly on the horizon. Addressing an enthusiastic assembly of party faithful, Sonko first focused on fostering cohesion. Acknowledging observed tensions among certain local officials, including Dr. Fall Mbaye, Deputy Ahmadou Lö, and Moustapha Diop – whom he personally named – Sonko emphatically instructed them…

ousmane sonko criticizes president bassirou diomaye faye in touba Ousmane Sonko, the influential leader of Pastef, utilized the party’s recent “48 hours” event in Touba to launch pointed criticisms against President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. His remarks notably targeted the contentious management of the presidential “caisse noire,” or secret fund. Sonko emphasized that his political movement operates independently of public finances, championing a funding model rooted in the contributions of its dedicated members. During the “48 hours of Pastef” gathering held in Touba, Ousmane Sonko delivered a fresh critique aimed at…