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Senegal president sacks prime minister amidst political shifts Read More
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 …
Senegal president Bassirou Diomaye Faye removes Ousmane Sonko from prime minister post Read More
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday evening, shattering the fragile balance that had united the two men after their victory …
Senegal’s president sacks Ousmane Sonko amid deepening political divide Read More
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 …
Senegal president dismisses prime minister ousmane sonko amid political shifts Read More
International Senegal: prime minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed from office The rift between the two leaders has reached an irreversible point. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the appointment of …
Senegal: prime minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed from office Read More
On May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a move that automatically dissolved the entire government. The historic decision, outlined in Decree …
Senegal pm ousmane sonko dismissed amid political shake-up Read More
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 …
Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye reshuffles cabinet, sacks prime minister sonko Read More
The summer transfer window is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for Real Madrid, with a potential José Mourinho takeover on the horizon. The Portuguese tactician, known for his …
Real Madrid eyes Vitinha as Mourinho takeover nears Read More
The political landscape in Sénégal is heating up after a dramatic turn of events this week. On Friday, May 22, the President of the Republic relieved Ousmane Sonko of his …
Senegal political shake-up as prime minister ousmane sonko dismissed Read More
In the Lake province, where security pressures have intensified following recent Boko Haram attacks, women have taken a stand. On Friday, May 22, 2026, in Baga-Sola, members of the Provincial …
Women in Lake province unite to support security forces against Boko Haram Read More
Chad appoints 12 security attachés to strengthen diplomatic missions A new decree issued by Chad’s government formalizes the appointment of twelve security attachés to key diplomatic outposts across the globe. …
Chad strengthens diplomatic security with 12 new attachés abroad Read More
jihadist violence escalates in Mali’s tonka with targeted killing David Baché A local religious teacher in Tonka, Abdoul Salam Maïga, was discussing peacefully with friends in a traditional gathering spot …
Jihadist violence escalates in Mali’s tonka with targeted killing Read More