The Pastef party remains steadfastly united under Ousmane Sonko’s leadership. In a landslide victory at Saturday’s extraordinary congress, Sonko was re-elected as party president with overwhelming support. Just two weeks prior, the president had removed him from the Prime Minister’s position—a move that has further solidified Sonko’s role as a prominent opposition voice to the head of state. With a majority in the National Assembly, the Pastef has vowed to “safeguard the people’s interests,” as Sonko declared. How do you envision the dynamic between Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye evolving in the coming months? Share your thoughts with us.
Tensions escalate in Dakar as Senegal’s political landscape faces unprecedented upheaval following the sudden dismissal of Ousmane Sonko from his role as Prime Minister. The decision has triggered a wave of resignations among public officials, casting doubt on the cohesion of the governing coalition and the stability of state institutions. a fracture in the ruling […]
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 […]
Key developments In 2025, President Mahamat Idriss Déby solidified his grip on power following his victory in the 2024 presidential election, an outcome heavily criticized by the opposition due to alleged irregularities. Subsequent constitutional amendments approved in 2025 removed presidential term limits and extended each mandate from five to seven years. This effectively allows Mahamat […]
