Politique

Following months of escalating tensions within the Senegalese executive, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has decisively removed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko from his position. This significant political development marks a stark departure for the powerful duo who ascended to power together in April 2024, unified by the compelling slogan ‘Sonko is Diomaye, Diomaye is Sonko‘. What […]

Publicité Friday, May 22, marked a significant shift in Senegal’s political landscape as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unexpectedly dismissed his long-time ally, Ousmane Sonko, and his entire government. By Sunday, the former Prime Minister had reclaimed his seat as a Member of Parliament. Simultaneously, Malick Ndiaye, the President of the National Assembly, announced his resignation. […]

Just hours following his inauguration as Bénin’s new head of state, Romuald Wadagni revealed the composition of his inaugural government. This new administration comprises 22 ministers and 3 delegated ministers, notably blending experienced figures from the preceding regime with the introduction of fresh, strategic profiles. The formation of this cabinet clearly signals President Wadagni’s commitment […]

Following his recent inauguration, President Romuald Wadagni swiftly moved to establish his administration, signing Decree n°2026-314 on May 24, 2026, which officially announced the composition of his inaugural government. This new executive team comprises a total of twenty-two ministers and three delegated ministers. Additionally, Wilson Gakpéto was appointed as the Government’s Secretary-General through a separate […]

For several months now, a palpable truth has resonated across Dakar – from hushed ministerial antechambers to bustling popular neighborhoods and newsrooms: the powerful alliance that propelled the Senegalese opposition to power was beginning to fray. The once-dominant campaign slogan, « Diomaye mooy Sonko, Sonko mooy Diomaye » (Diomaye is Sonko and Sonko is Diomaye, […]

Romuald Wadagni, set to celebrate his 50th birthday next month, has officially commenced his seven-year, renewable term as Bénin’s president. Following his formal proclamation as the elected leader by the Chief Clerk of the Constitutional Court, Mr. Wadagni took his oath of office on Sunday morning. The brief ceremony unfolded at the presidential palace in […]

A major political upheaval has gripped Senegal following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s definitive decision to relieve Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko of his duties. This significant separation at the highest echelons of government propels the West African nation into a fresh era of political uncertainty. The unexpected rupture at the state’s summit unfolds against an already […]

Monde Sénégal : le premier ministre Ousmane Sonko fustige un Occident qui veut « imposer l’homosexualité » Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, recently voiced strong disapproval of what he termed a «tyranny» from Western nations regarding the issue of homosexuality. This comes as the West African country has recently increased the severity of penalties for […]

A political upheaval of historic proportions has rocked Senegal and reverberated across the wider West African region. On Friday, May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister and former political mentor, Ousmane Sonko. This decisive action immediately dissolved the government, signaling an abrupt end to the executive partnership […]

The political landscape of Sénégal underwent a significant transformation on May 22, 2026, when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye made a decisive move by terminating the mandate of his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko. This abrupt decision followed a day of escalating tensions between the two key figures of the executive branch, culminating in Sonko’s dismissal just […]

a major political shift in Sénégal: president faye dismisses prime minister sonko The former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, on September 26, 2024, in Dakar. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Sénégal officially terminated the tenure of his Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, and his entire cabinet late Friday evening via presidential decree. This significant move follows […]

Understanding Chad’s current political climate Chad’s political landscape has entered a delicate phase, marked by rising tensions between government authorities and opposition factions. Recent legal decisions have intensified debates about freedom of expression and the rule of law, particularly concerning high-profile cases involving opposition leaders. Recent judicial outcomes spark widespread debate On Thursday, the Supreme […]