Ousmane Sonko, former Prime Minister of Senegal, has made a swift political comeback by securing his seat in the National Assembly and ascending to its presidency just days after his removal from government. Speaking shortly after his election, the Pastef party leader reaffirmed his commitment to constructive dialogue with PresidentContinue Reading
Senegal’s political landscape shifts as Sonko takes assembly helm In a swift political maneuver, Ousmane Sonko, recently relieved of his duties as Prime Minister of Senegal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22, was swiftly elected as the new President of Senegal’s National Assembly just four days later. TheContinue Reading
Just four days after being removed from his post as Prime Minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Ousmane Sonko has been elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly. The parliamentary session unfolded amid political tensions, with opposition lawmakers choosing to boycott the proceedings entirely. Critics swiftly condemned the move, labeling itContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly Ousmane Sonko has been elected president of Senegal’s National Assembly, securing a decisive victory in a vote among members of his Pastef party. This outcome follows recent political tensions in the country and underscores the shifting dynamics within the young administration ledContinue Reading
Senegal: former prime minister Ousmane Sonko elected president of the National Assembly Info Former Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko was elected president of the National Assembly just four days after being dismissed by the head of state. The opposition boycotted the session, denouncing what they called “a constitutional coup.” Auto-playContinue Reading
Political rift: A clash of visions beyond personalities The newly elected President of Senegal’s National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko, has shed light on the ideological divide that led to his political estrangement from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In a speech blending philosophy and historical reflection, he framed the rupture not asContinue Reading
The political landscape in Senegal has seen rapid developments following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. This move marks a practically unavoidable rupture, fueled by escalating political tensions and increasingly overt disagreements between the two leaders at the helm of the executive in the LandContinue Reading
After months of escalating tensions within Senegal’s highest executive circles, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye took decisive action by removing Ousmane Sonko from office. With the Pastef party, led by the former Prime Minister, holding an overwhelming majority in the National Assembly, the Head of State will now have to navigateContinue Reading
The Senegalese National Assembly is set to review the re-integration of former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as a deputy this Tuesday, May 26. This pivotal move could pave his way to assume the leadership of the Parliament. However, the opposition vehemently accuses the ruling majority of orchestrating an “institutional coupContinue Reading
Dakar wakes up this morning to a reshuffled political landscape. A new Prime Minister has taken office, and within hours, the National Assembly will vote to elect its next president. These changes mark a turning point for the country’s institutions. At the heart of this transition is Ahmadou Al AminouContinue Reading
In Dakar, emotions ran high as Ousmane Sonko returned to the political spotlight. Outside his residence in the Cité Keur Gorgui neighborhood, supporters of the Pastef-Les Patriotes party chanted his name, rallying behind their leader. Among them was Nourdine Diallo, a former campaign volunteer who had passionately promoted the allianceContinue Reading
Ousmane Sonko a retrouvé ce week-end son domicile privé dakarois : « Ce soir, je dormirai le cœur léger », a réagi le désormais ancien premier ministre, vendredi soir, après que le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a mis fin à ses fonctions. Mais le charismatique leader des Patriotes africains duContinue Reading