Politics Mali warming ties between Mali and Algeria spark hope for stability july 13, 2026 After months of strained relations, Mali and Algeria are taking steps to restore diplomatic ties, raising optimism across the Sahel. The fragile détente emerging between Bamako and Algiers follows a period of heightened tensions thatContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko has issued a stern warning, threatening to table a motion of no confidence against the government. Speaking at a recent gathering in Touba, the prominent PASTEF leader unequivocally stated that his party stands ready to deploy this parliamentary mechanism to counter practices he deems unacceptable and detrimental. DuringContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko’s surprising shift on the Constitutional Council In a notable turn of events, Ousmane Sonko has demonstrated a marked inconsistency in his public statements regarding Senegal’s Constitutional Council. His discourse has shifted from advocating for the respect of institutional decisions to delivering sharp criticism. During the recent inauguration ofContinue Reading
Au Sénégal, la relation entre le Premier ministre Al Aminou Lo et le leader du parti au pouvoir Ousmane Sonko cristallise l’attention. Lors d’une prise de parole rapportée par la presse locale, le chef du gouvernement a lancé une formule en wolof, « Gatt xèl weessu wul », littéralement uneContinue Reading
In Senegal, the dynamics unfolding between Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo and Ousmane Sonko, leader of the ruling party, have become a focal point of national discourse. During a recent public address, the head of government used a Wolof proverb, « Gatt xèl weessu wul », which translates to aContinue Reading
The recent press conference held by Ousmane Sonko in Touba has reignited significant tensions between him and Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo. In response, Lo took to social media, condemning what he perceives as the instrumentalization of patriotism for political objectives, just as Sonko declared his intention to introduce motionsContinue Reading
Abidjan, July 13, 2026 – Dr. Ahoua Don-Mello, who was a candidate in the October 2025 presidential election, along with his key supporters, has initiated the process to establish a new political party. This significant step follows a plenary assembly held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Abidjan. During theContinue Reading
Le président du Sénégal, Macky Sall, est « une marionnette et facilement manipulable », selon le président de l'Assemblée nationale, Ousmane Sonko. Cette déclaration a été faite lors de la inauguration du siège du parti Pastef, majorité parlementaire, dans la ville de Touba. « Que Dieu nous préserve d’un présidentContinue Reading
In Sénégal, the ongoing debate surrounding alleged “black funds” linked to the previous administration has taken a more personal turn. Babacar Bâ, a prominent civil society figure known for his engagement in public governance discussions, is now directly challenging the consistency of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. Bâ criticizes the headContinue Reading
Dakar, July 13, 2026 — Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly and former Prime Minister, has delivered a fiery ultimatum to Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo, threatening to topple his government if national interests are compromised in oil and gas contracts. Speaking during the inauguration of the Pastef party’sContinue Reading
In a high-stakes political maneuver, Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal’s National Assembly, has intensified pressure on Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô by reviving the threat of a no-confidence motion against his government. Speaking during a public gathering in Touba over the weekend, Sonko—a prominent opposition figure and leader ofContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko charge Bassirou Diomaye Faye depuis Touba Dénonçant une gestion « fébrile » de l’État, le leader de Pastef et président de l’Assemblée nationale a ouvertement critiqué l’attitude du chef de l’État In a forceful declaration delivered in Touba this Sunday, July 12, 2026, during the inauguration of hisContinue Reading