Senegal’s president fires Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko amid deepening political rifts President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his entire cabinet in a decisive move announced Friday evening through an official decree. This decisive action follows months of escalating tensions betweenContinue Reading

Senegal’s president dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Dakar — President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his entire government through a presidential decree issued Friday evening, following months of escalating tensions between the two leaders. The announcement, broadcast live on national television byContinue Reading

In a significant shift within the executive branch of Sénégal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially terminated the mandate of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister. This major decision marks a turning point in the current administration’s governance structure in Dakar. The announcement confirms that Ousmane Sonko will no longer leadContinue Reading

Senegal’s President terminates Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s mandate RFI Friday, May 22, 2026 In a televised address from Dakar’s Presidential Palace, Oumar Samba Ba, Secretary-General of the Presidency, announced the immediate removal of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister of Senegal. The decision extends to all government members, who are nowContinue Reading

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reshuffles Senegal’s government A sweeping cabinet reshuffle has sent ripples through Senegal’s political landscape after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandates of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his entire government. President Faye’s decision marks a decisive shift in the nation’s governance, leaving analysts and citizensContinue Reading

The political landscape in Chad continues to face significant strain as opposition figures remain behind bars following a recent court ruling. Succès Masra, a prominent opposition leader, will stay in detention after the Supreme Court upheld his appeal rejection on Thursday. Masra, who was arrested in May 2025, received aContinue Reading

Afrique Senegal’s tougher anti-LGBTQ+ laws to be strictly enforced, says Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has declared that the country will fully enforce newly strengthened legislation against homosexual acts. Speaking before National Assembly lawmakers, Sonko addressed international criticism, particularly from Western nations, regarding Senegal’s decision toContinue Reading