Politique

Ousmane Sonko’s shifting stance on the Constitutional Council Ousmane Sonko recently demonstrated a notable inconsistency in his public statements regarding the Constitutional Council, transitioning from an initial call for adherence to its rulings to delivering sharp criticisms. During the inauguration of Pastef’s new headquarters in Touba, he openly condemned what he perceives as presidential influence […]

In a significant development for Senegal political dynamics, the relationship between Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo and the influential leader of the ruling party, Ousmane Sonko, has come under intense scrutiny. During a recent public address, widely reported by local outlets, the head of government delivered a pointed message in Wolof: « Gatt xèl weessu […]

In Senegal, the evolving dynamic between Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo and ruling party leader Ousmane Sonko has become a focal point of political discourse. During a public address captured by local media, the head of government delivered a Wolof proverb, « Gatt xèl weessu wul », which translates to a call for patience and […]

The political atmosphere in Senegal has intensified following former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s recent press conference in Touba. His remarks have drawn a swift and sharp response from current Prime Minister Al Aminou Lo, who took to social media to criticize what he perceives as the politicization of patriotism. Concurrently, Sonko has declared his intention […]

Senegal’s political landscape has been shaken by a fresh debate on financial transparency, sparked by Babacar Bâ, President of the Forum du Justiciable, who has sharply criticized former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko for what he calls a glaring contradiction in his stance on state funds. The controversy centers on Sonko’s past use of a political […]

In a bold shift from his earlier stance, Ousmane Sonko, President of the National Assembly, has openly criticized the constitutional review process and the decisions of the ‘seven Wise Men’ during a high-profile event in Touba. Speaking at the inauguration of the Pastef-Touba headquarters and a subsequent political discussion, Sonko took a firm stand against […]

  Économie Bassirou Diomaye Faye dépolitise le secteur extractif Après avoir laissé Ousmane Sonko placer des cadres de son parti à la tête des entreprises publiques, le président privilégie désormais l’expertise sectorielle. Une bascule que Jeune Afrique interprète comme un signal envoyé aux partenaires internationaux   Byline organization SenePlus 12/07/2026 23h09 ID 1006543 SenePlus |Publication […]

  Politique Le Sénégal, victime collatérale du duel Faye-Sonko ? Une tribune sur MyJoyOnline s’interroge sur les conséquences, pour les citoyens ordinaires, de la rivalité entre les deux têtes de l’exécutif. Ses auteurs, Chukwuemeka Eze and Malick Fall, y voient un test décisif pour l’avenir démocratique du pays   Byline organization SenePlus 12/07/2026 23h04 ID […]

During a recent address in Sadio, located in the Diourbel region, Ousmane Sonko delivered a speech that appeared less as a call for mobilization and more as a thinly veiled settling of accounts with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. Under the guise of a performance review, the leader of Pastef repeatedly underscored key points, seemingly aimed […]

Key takeaways Political tension: A major international media outlet highlights the growing divide between Senegal’s top leaders Constitutional reform: Parliament approved a controversial amendment in late June, later struck down by the Constitutional Council Leadership split: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, once allies, now face off after their 2024 electoral victory […]

  Politique Le Pastef résistera-t-il à la rupture ? Face à l’aura d’Ousmane Sonko, les dissidents devront transformer leur capital institutionnel en véritable force électorale pour s’imposer sur l’échiquier politique   Byline Khaly Sarr Byline organization EnQuête 12/07/2026 14h26 ID 1006531 Khaly Sarr |EnQuête |Publication 12/07/2026 Le limogeage d’Ousmane Sonko de la Primature et la […]