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Following his removal as Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko has called for constructive dialogue to steer the country clear of political instability. As the newly appointed government under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye faces scrutiny, Sonko emphasizes the importance of open discussions to safeguard national stability. Tensions rise as Sonko criticizes the new government Sonko, leader of the ruling party and head of the Pastef movement, declared that his supporters would back the government while urging President Faye to engage in meaningful talks. The reshuffle came after irreconcilable differences over…

In a striking display of defiance, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has sharply criticized the nation’s new Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo, cautioning him against overstepping his role in the current political climate. Speaking to journalists this week, Sonko made it clear he disapproves of recent remarks made by his successor, positioning himself as a voice of restraint despite simmering tensions. The former head of government urged the new Prime Minister to remain within the boundaries of his expertise. « I advise him to stick to the numbers. He claims to…

Senegal: Ousmane Sonko explains why Pastef refuses to join new government Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister of Senegal, addressed the press in Dakar on June 2 to explain why his party, Pastef, declined an invitation to join the newly formed government under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Sonko highlighted deep disagreements over key policy priorities, including judicial reform, financial transparency, and renegotiation of strategic contracts. According to his account, discussions with the president failed to yield satisfactory commitments, particularly regarding debt management strategies. “The president acknowledged no concrete agreements with the…

In Senegal, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has publicly explained the decision of his party, Pastef, to decline participation in the newly formed government announced on June 2 by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s administration. Speaking to the media in Dakar, Sonko outlined the core disagreements that made collaboration impossible. These centered on fundamental policy priorities and the allocation of key ministerial positions. Despite extensive discussions, he said, the government’s responses failed to provide the necessary assurances on critical issues such as debt management, judicial reform, and transparency in public finances.…

Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has strongly condemned the opposition’s decision to refer his reinstatement as a member of the National Assembly to the Constitutional Council. The move, spearheaded by opposition lawmakers and independents, is seen by Sonko as a deliberate attempt to block his political career. Political maneuvering or legal overreach? In a defiant statement, Sonko described the opposition’s actions as part of a broader conspiracy, arguing that the Constitutional Council lacks the authority to rule on the matter. “This is nothing but political scheming disguised as…