Senegal: President Faye forms new government without Pastef following Sonko’s removal Twelve days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Ousmane Sonko—who now serves as President of the National Assembly—the announcement of a new cabinet lineup underscores a decisive break between two once-allied political figures. Their growing rift has plunged theContinue Reading

Ousmane Sonko’s PASTEF rejects government role: a strategic political move PASTEF-Les Patriotes has officially declined the invitation to join the government, bringing an end to negotiations that ultimately failed to reach a consensus. This refusal signals a clear strategic political stance, reshaping power dynamics within the state and underscoring aContinue Reading

Senegal’s political landscape has shifted significantly after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a new cabinet that notably excludes members of the Pastef party, led by former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The decision follows weeks of escalating tensions between the two leaders, culminating in Sonko’s removal from his ministerial post andContinue Reading

The opposition bloc in Senegal’s National Assembly has taken legal action by filing a formal complaint with the Constitutional Council, contesting the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko as a member of parliament. This development follows closely on the heels of Sonko’s recent dismissal from his ministerial position, sparking renewed institutional friction.Continue Reading