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
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
Senegal politics: Sonko reveals details of his removal as Prime Minister The former Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has broken his silence following his unexpected dismissal from office. In a candid address, he shed light on the behind-the-scenes tensions with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye-Diakhar and outlined his unexpected proposalsContinue Reading
Senegal’s political split: Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko’s rift divides youth Saikou Seydi On Monday, Senegal’s new Prime Minister unveiled the cabinet’s composition. Hours earlier, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the ruling Pastef-Les Patriotes party, had declared that no member of his party would be included. This decision formalizes the politicalContinue Reading
As the conversation regarding the revision or total overhaul of the current Constitution gains momentum in the République Démocratique du Congo, one fact is undeniable: the existing democratic framework is failing. To break this deadlock, I strongly advocate for a rigorous restructuring of the Congolese political arena into three distinctContinue Reading
Politics Senegal’s political split deepens after Diomaye-Sonko rift June 2, 2026 On Monday, Senegal’s new Prime Minister announced the composition of the government. Hours earlier, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef-Les Patriotes party, declared that no members of his political formation would be included in the cabinet. This decision sealsContinue Reading
Constitutional Council Faces Challenge Over Ousmane Sonko’s Parliamentary Reinstatement A group of opposition lawmakers has escalated the political standoff by filing a formal complaint with the Constitutional Council, seeking to invalidate Ousmane Sonko’s reinstatement as a deputy—a move they claim paves the way for his election as President of theContinue Reading
In the immediate aftermath of the new cabinet announcement, Ousmane Sonko held a major press conference to share his perspective on the current political transition. This public intervention marks a decisive moment as the nation observes the first steps of the newly formed executive team. Political influence and executive accountabilityContinue Reading
The arrest of a prominent religious leader and the suspension of a historic student union in Burkina Faso signal a troubling escalation in restrictions on civic freedoms under the current military regime. These developments follow a pattern of growing repression across the Alliance of Sahel States, raising serious concerns aboutContinue Reading