Category: Politics

Publié aujourd’hui à 10h36 Lecture : 2 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Jeune Afrique By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Burkina Faso : un imam influent interpellé après des critiques contre le régime Actus. L’imam sunnite Mohamad Ishaq Kindo a été interpellé mardi à Ouagadougou par des forces de sécurité, quelques jours après avoir critiqué un projet de loi sur les libertés religieuses. Son arrestation a provoqué des tensions et des manifestations dans la capitale burkinabè. Publié le 27/05/2026 à 10h30 – Par La Rédaction Africa Radio avec AFP Envie d’afficher votre publicité ? Contactez-nous Une arrestation sous tension à Ouagadougou Selon plusieurs proches et la Fédération des associations islamiques…

Publié aujourd’hui à 10h02 Lecture : 7 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Aly Asmane Ascofaré Journaliste à Jeune Afrique, spécialiste du Mali By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent

Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Ousmane Sonko assumes Assembly leadership Key developments just five days after his removal from the prime minister’s office, Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly. Simultaneously, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new prime minister to head the government. From prime minister to assembly speaker: Sonko’s swift political comeback The election of Ousmane Sonko as President of the National Assembly has sparked debate about the legality of his rapid transition from government leadership to legislative office. Critics question whether his reintegration…

In Dakar, the political landscape of Senegal has shifted dramatically with Ousmane Sonko’s election as President of the National Assembly. The move raises critical questions about how President Diomaye Faye will navigate an Assembly now led by his former rival. Sonko, a prominent opposition figure, has pledged to avoid institutional crises but emphasized that the Assembly will not simply rubber-stamp government decisions. a new era of political tension or cooperation? Political analysts are divided over what Sonko’s election means for Senegal’s governance. Mamadou Lamine Sarr, a political science lecturer at…

Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Ousmane Sonko assumes Assembly leadership RFI wed. 27 may 2026 at 4:03 am utc Add Yahoo as your preferred source to view our articles on Google. From our correspondent in Dakar Dismissal doesn’t equate to political disgrace, declared Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday, emphasizing his ‘popular legitimacy.’ Within just four days, the former Prime Minister rebounded to reclaim the legislative helm with renewed vigor. In a speech framed as an olive branch to the executive branch, Sonko pledged no ‘gridlock,’ no ‘personal vendettas,’ and no ‘institutional…

Ousmane Sonko’s rapid ascent to lead Senegal’s National Assembly Senegal’s political landscape has witnessed a dramatic shift with Ousmane Sonko’s swift transition from the Prime Minister’s office to the helm of the National Assembly. Just four days after his removal from the former role, the influential figure secured a commanding position in the legislative body, marking a significant turning point in the country’s governance. This unexpected move places Sonko in a pivotal role within Senegal’s power structure, positioning him only behind President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in the national hierarchy. His…

Ousmane Sonko has been sworn in as President of Senegal’s National Assembly just days after his abrupt dismissal as Prime Minister. The swift election took place in Dakar on May 26, 2026, during a brief morning session that began at 9:00 AM. Colleagues have begun referring to the new assembly leader as the “guardian of the revolution,” a title he embraced in his inaugural address. from prime minister to assembly president in record time Sonko’s political trajectory took a dramatic turn when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed him from the…

Just four days after being relieved of his duties as Senegal’s Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko has been sworn in as the new Speaker of the National Assembly. The parliamentary session unfolded amid political turmoil, with opposition lawmakers boycotting the proceedings. Critics slammed the move as an unconstitutional power grab, heightening the already tense climate. Despite recent friction between Sonko and the Head of State—both members of the Pastef party—the former premier secured overwhelming support from his party’s lawmakers, who command a commanding majority with 130…

International Ousmane Sonko elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly after dismissal Just four days after being removed from the position of Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko secured the presidency of Senegal’s National Assembly in a vote held this Tuesday. ParPublished on May 26 2026 at 12:55 | 1 min read Add to selections

Sonko exposes the deeper reasons behind his split with President Faye Newly elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has broken his silence on the political rift that has shaken the nation’s highest institutions. In a philosophical address, he framed the separation from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye not as a personal conflict, but as a fundamental clash over the very essence of governance. When power loses its moral compass Fresh from his removal as Prime Minister and his swift rise to the helm of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko…