new Senegal cabinet reveals sonko allies despite pastef’s absence The PASTEF-Les Patriotes party has withdrawn from the new government formed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, citing disagreements over executive structure. Yet multiple ministers with close ties to Ousmane Sonko have been appointed, sparking questions about the cabinet’s political alignment. InContinue Reading
A coalition of opposition lawmakers in the Sénégal National Assembly has escalated their legal battle by formally petitioning the Constitutional Council to invalidate the controversial decision reinstating Ousmane Sonko as a member of parliament. The move follows a 24 May 2026 resolution by the Assembly’s Bureau, which controversially reversed earlierContinue Reading
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
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
Senegal political shift as Sonko’s Pastef excluded from new cabinet President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled a new government formation in Senegal without representation from the Pastef party, led by his former ally Ousmane Sonko. The decision follows a reported disagreement over cabinet composition between the two leaders. The announcementContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko rules out pastef ministers in Senegal’s new government With the announcement of Senegal’s new government just hours away, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly and leader of the Pastef party, has made a decisive statement. In a brief but impactful post on his social media accounts, heContinue Reading
Tensions between Ousmane Sonko and Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye have intensified just days after the latter reshuffled the government. Initial talks aimed at integrating key members of the Pastef-Les Patriotes party into the new executive collapsed, leading to a firm announcement from the party’s leadership. In an official statementContinue Reading
The Republic of Senegal has undergone a rapid institutional overhaul in recent days. Between May 22, when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, and May 26, when Sonko was elected Speaker of the National Assembly, followed by the appointment of Ahmadou Alhaminou Mohamed Lô as the newContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko finds himself at the heart of a fresh legal and political storm as a new challenge to his parliamentary seat emerges. A group of independent legislators has filed a formal objection against his election, sparking a process that could reshape the dynamics of Senegal’s National Assembly. The move,Continue Reading
June 6, 2026, is not just another date on the calendar. It marks a deliberate collective decision to break away from a decades-old political system that has stifled progress and perpetuated inequality. The people of Togo, through the M66 movement and a united front of opposition forces, are choosing toContinue Reading
Home Bénin Bénin: how President Wadagni’s strategic team is taking shape Bénin Politics Bénin: how President Wadagni’s strategic team is taking shape By reporter – June 1, 2026 447 0 Just one week after his inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni has already begun assembling his presidential team. By blending technical expertiseContinue Reading
Mehdi Ba Journalist specializing in Senegalese politics PASTEF Ousmane Sonko Bassirou Diomaye Faye The deep roots of Senegal’s political divide: Diomaye and Sonko’s escalating feud In Senegal’s political arena, tensions between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko have reached a critical juncture. Once allies in the opposition, their relationship hasContinue Reading