The political landscape in Senegal is becoming increasingly tense, particularly following the power struggle between Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the nation’s president, and Ousmane Sonko, the newly elected president of the National Assembly. Critics of Sonko find themselves in a precarious position, as his staunch supporters take to social media toContinue Reading
Controversial arrest of influential Imam Mohamad Kindo in Burkina Faso Photo credit: YouTube screenshot The arrest of Mohamad Ishaq Kindo, a prominent Sunni imam and influential preacher in Burkina Faso, has sparked widespread debate. On May 26, security forces detained him in Ouagadougou, removing him to an undisclosed location. ThisContinue Reading
Analyses / Afrique/s 27 mai 2026 Sénégal : chronique d’un divorce entre le président Faye et son Premier ministre Sonko Sénégal : chronique d’un divorce entre le président Faye et son Premier ministre Sonko 7 min. de lecture Citer Partager Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Email Whatsapp Lien Imprimeren PDF Connectez-vous pour imprimerContinue Reading
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Mali politics: former minister joins Imam Dicko’s coalition amid crisis Field Report Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Set as your preferred news source to access our latest updates. Hamma Ag Mahmoud, a former minister of Labor and Public Service under General Moussa Traoré‘s military regime (1986-1988), served as governor of multipleContinue Reading
Publié aujourd’hui à 10h02 Lecture : 7 minutes. Fichier généré le Lire dans l’app Aly Asmane Ascofaré Journaliste à Jeune Afrique, spécialiste du Mali By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
Senegal politics: Ousmane Sonko elected National Assembly Speaker after government reshuffle Five days after his dismissal as Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko secured election as Speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly. Meanwhile, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed a new Prime Minister to head the government. The political transition continues to shape theContinue Reading
Dakar — Senegal’s political landscape has entered a new phase with the election of Ousmane Sonko as President of the National Assembly. This development raises critical questions about how President Diomaye Faye will navigate a potentially divided legislature, particularly when his rival now holds the assembly’s highest office. The appointmentContinue Reading
How the JNIM’s evolving tactics are redefining Mali’s security landscape The once-predictable pattern of sporadic violence in northern and central Mali has given way to a sustained campaign of strategic attrition. Recent operations by the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA)—targetingContinue Reading
Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Sonko elected Assembly president Legislative shockwaves Following his rapid political comeback, newly elected Assembly President Ousmane Sonko dismissed concerns about his removal from the premiership as mere political maneuvering. In a demonstration of resilience, the former prime minister reassured the nation that his new roleContinue Reading
L’ex-Premier ministre sénégalais Ousmane Sonko a été élu mardi président de l’Assemblée nationale quatre jours après avoir été limogé par le chef de l’Etat, qu’il pourrait continuer à défier depuis ce nouveau poste influent. By Abdoulaye Mounkaila — ReporterContinue Reading
In a dramatic political turnaround, Ousmane Sonko has transitioned from losing his position as Prime Minister to securing a prominent role in Senegal’s legislative arena, culminating in his election as President of the National Assembly. The swift reversal of fortunes underscores the fluid nature of Senegal‘s political landscape. Just fourContinue Reading