A political upheaval of unprecedented scale has sent shockwaves across Senegal and the wider sub-region. On Friday, May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister and political mentor, Ousmane Sonko. This decisive action immediately dissolves the government and marks an abrupt end toContinue Reading

International Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismisses prime minister Ousmane Sonko Dismissed by the president, Ousmane Sonko is no longer Senegal’s prime minister. (© KEYSTONE/EPA/Jalal Morchidi) Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced Friday evening the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, ending months of escalating tensions between the two leadersContinue Reading

Senegal’s president dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Dakar — President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his entire government through a presidential decree issued Friday evening, following months of escalating tensions between the two leaders. The announcement, broadcast live on national television byContinue Reading

In the ever-shifting landscape of West African diplomacy, Lomé is on the verge of making a bold strategic move. High-ranking sources confirm that Togolese authorities are preparing to officially recognize the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA), a dissident movement challenging Bamako’s control over northern Mali. As the FLA gearsContinue Reading

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday evening, shattering the fragile balance that had united the two men after their victory in the February 2024 presidential election. The decision, announced via a televised address delivered by Presidential Secretary General Oumar SambaContinue Reading

Chad appoints 12 security attachés to strengthen diplomatic missions A new decree issued by Chad’s government formalizes the appointment of twelve security attachés to key diplomatic outposts across the globe. The decision, outlined in Decree N°1016/PR/PM/MAEIATE/2026 dated May 22, 2026, underscores the country’s commitment to bolstering security protocols within itsContinue Reading