Category: Politics

A swift political shift has unfolded in Sénégal with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This move, announced [Friday, May 22], marks a significant escalation in the already mounting political tensions and increasingly public disagreements between the two leading figures of the executive branch in the nation of Teranga. In a related development, Malick Ndiaye, the President of the National Assembly, declared his resignation from the parliamentary leadership, though he intends to retain his seat. This orchestrated scenario appears designed to pave the way for…

Senegal’s political upheaval: who gains? A significant political shift has occurred in Senegal following escalating tensions within the executive branch. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed Ousmane Sonko from his position. Given that Pastef, led by the former Prime Minister, holds a substantial majority in the National Assembly, the Head of State must navigate this evolving political landscape. The key question now is who, between President Faye and Sonko, will emerge stronger from this decisive political rupture. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

Sénégal : Ousmane Sonko en route vers la présidence de l’Assemblée, l’opposition dénonce un « coup d’Etat institutionnel » Actus. L’Assemblée nationale du Sénégal examine, mardi 26 mai, la réintégration comme député de l’ex-Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko, une étape qui pourrait lui permettre de prendre la tête du Parlement. L’opposition accuse la majorité au pouvoir de vouloir imposer un « coup d’Etat institutionnel ». Publié le 26/05/2026 à 10h00 – Par La Rédaction Africa Radio avec AFP Envie d’afficher votre publicité ? Contactez-nous Une ascension éclair après son limogeage  Limogé…

A new prime minister at the helm Senegal is navigating a significant political shift with the appointment of a new prime minister, setting the stage for a new president of the National Assembly to be named in the coming hours. The country’s political dynamics are being fundamentally redrawn. The new head of government is Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo, previously the minister for the National Transformation Agenda Sénégal 2050. He is widely regarded as a technocrat, bringing a wealth of expertise in national and international financial systems to the role.…

Politics Senegal Ousmane Sonko poised to assume parliamentary leadership in Senegal Senegal’s National Assembly convenes today to reinstate opposition leader Ousmane Sonko as deputy and elect a new speaker. Legal challenges mount as political tensions escalate. A crowd gathered outside Ousmane Sonko’s home in the Cité Keur Gorgui neighborhood of Dakar, chanting his name in support. Among them was Nourdine Diallo, a longtime campaign volunteer who had helped spread the now-familiar slogan: “Diomaye is Sonko, Sonko is Diomaye.” “The dismissal of Prime Minister Sonko came as a brutal shock to…

Ousmane Sonko a retrouvé ce week-end son domicile privé dakarois : « Ce soir, je dormirai le cœur léger », a réagi le désormais ancien premier ministre, vendredi soir, après que le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a mis fin à ses fonctions. Mais le charismatique leader des Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (Pastef) n’envisage pas pour autant une retraite politique, bien au contraire. By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

The Senegalese presidency in turmoil: President Faye ends partnership with former PM Sonko The political alliance that propelled Bassirou Diomaye Faye to the presidency of Senegal has collapsed. On May 22, the head of state dismissed his former ally and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, ending months of escalating tensions between the two leaders who rose to power together in April 2024. From revolutionary allies to political adversaries The relationship between Faye and Sonko dates back twelve years, forged within the Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la…

BÉNIN — POLITICAL SHIFT Romuald Wadagni inaugurated as Bénin’s president with 94% mandate after opposition barred Romuald Wadagni took the oath of office in Cotonou on May 24, marking the start of a seven-year term. The former Finance Minister inherits an economy praised by international partners and a political landscape where dissent has been virtually erased. His victory raises questions about continuity and pluralism in Bénin’s democratic trajectory. With 94% of the vote in a poll where the largest opposition party was disqualified, Romuald Wadagni’s inauguration in Bénin stands out…

Senegal’s power shift: Diomaye Faye’s bold move and the uncertain path ahead Photo credit: Getty Images With the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has abruptly ended the political alliance that propelled him to power in 2024 under the banner of « Diomaye mooy Sonko ». The slogan, once a rallying cry for a united front, no longer holds sway since the May 22, 2026 decree stripping Sonko of his premiership. The alliance symbolized a near-total fusion of political visions, personalities, and trajectories under the PASTEF…

Sénégal : limogé par Diomaye Faye, Sonko s’en va “le cœur léger” euronews videos lun. 25 mai 2026 à 9:28 AM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Le limogeage du Premier ministre du Sénégal, Ousmane Sonko, et la dissolution de son gouvernement par le président Bassirou Diomaye Faye risque d’aggraver l’incertitude dans un pays déjà aux prises avec une crise de la dette et des négociations interminables avec le FMI. Publicité À propos de nos publicités By Aïcha Abdou — Senior correspondent

After a period of escalating tensions within Senegal’s executive branch, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has removed his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, from office. The duo, who ascended to power together in April 2024 under the rallying cry “Sonko is Diomaye, Diomaye is Sonko,” have seen their political partnership transform into a significant rivalry. This political separation marks a pivotal moment in West African politics, prompting questions about its implications for the coming months in Senegal. The unfolding dynamics are keenly observed across the nation. By Ousmane Tandja — Senior correspondent