Senegal politics: why Pastef declined cabinet role under President Faye Sénégal news Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Ousmane Sonko, Senegal’s former Prime Minister and leader of the Pastef party, held a press conference in Dakar on Tuesday, June 2, to explain why his party declined an invitation to join President BassirouContinue Reading
Senegal politics: why Pastef snubs new government participation On Tuesday, June 2, former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko addressed the press in Dakar to explain why the Pastef party, which he leads, declined to join the newly formed government unveiled the previous day by his successor, Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô.Continue Reading
Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, has strongly condemned the opposition’s decision to refer the matter of his reinstatement as a deputy to the Constitutional Council. In a scathing statement, he described the move as a calculated political maneuver aimed at derailing his parliamentary career. Opposition’s tactics branded asContinue Reading
Senegal’s Pastef Leader Addresses Nation in Press Conference The leader of the Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko, addressed the nation in a press conference today, outlining key positions and responding to recent political developments. The event, streamed live to the public, marked a significant moment in Senegal’s pan-African current affairs landscape.Continue Reading
The General Secretariat of the Government of Chad has organized a four-day technical validation workshop to assess the biennial progress report of the Head of State’s agenda. Running from June 2 to 5 in N’Djaména, the event brings together officials, experts, and stakeholders to rigorously evaluate achievements between May 2024Continue Reading
Gabon has achieved a significant diplomatic milestone by being elected as a vice-president for the upcoming 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. This election, which took place on June 2, 2026, marks the country’s return to the executive bureau of the UN’s primary deliberative body for the firstContinue Reading
High-level talks in Ouagadougou have set a new course for Burkina Faso and Bénin’s bilateral partnership, placing security cooperation and economic integration at the heart of their agenda. The two nations are reinforcing their alliance against regional instability while exploring new ways to strengthen trade and infrastructure ties. joint effortsContinue Reading
SECURITY INCIDENT Deadly mine explosion on Bamako-Kayes highway leaves eight dead in Mali The explosion of an improvised explosive device on the Bamako-Kayes highway in western Mali resulted in the deaths of at least eight civilians and left 42 others injured. The attack targeted a passenger bus traveling along thisContinue Reading
Former Prime Minister Sonko breaks silence following cabinet reshuffle In a press briefing that captured national attention, Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister and leader of the PASTEF party, addressed the growing political tensions following his removal from the government and the formation of a new cabinet excluding his party’s representatives.Continue Reading
In a dramatic turn during a press briefing this past Tuesday, Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s PASTEF party, exposed the tensions that marred negotiations ahead of the new government’s formation. The breakup between PASTEF and the presidency has now reached a critical stage, with Sonko declaring that a workable cohabitationContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko, the influential leader of Pastef, has brought to light fresh details concerning his relationship with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, particularly regarding the intricate process of forming the new government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo. These revelations offer a rare glimpse into the dynamics of Senegal’sContinue Reading
In a candid press briefing held this Tuesday, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, laid bare the circumstances surrounding his dismissal from the government led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. His revelations put an end to weeks of speculation and speculation about the rift between the two leaders. TheContinue Reading