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Political shake-up in Sénégal as president Faye dismisses Ousmane Sonko In a significant political move that has sent shockwaves through the nation, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially terminated the duties of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The decision, announced late Friday evening via a presidential decree, also signaled the end of the current government’s mandate. […]
In a bold move that reshaped the political landscape of Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the entire government late last week. The decision, enacted through a formal decree, came after months of escalating disagreements between the two leaders, marking a significant shift in the nation’s […]
Near-simultaneous jihadist raids in central Mali leave nearly two dozen dead Mali Jihadist forces launched coordinated strikes on five rural settlements in the Bandiagara region late Friday afternoon, targeting communities that rely on traditional hunters for protection. The assaults struck Logo, Soulakanda, and Dimbal in Dimbal commune, as well as Ogossagou and Kouroundé in Bankass […]
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 […]
International Sénégal: le président Faye limoge le Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko Il y a 2 heures, le 23 mai 2026 De Limogé par le président, Ousmane Sonko n’est plus le Premier ministre sénégalais. (© KEYSTONE/EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI) Share Tweet
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 […]
Senegal’s president dismisses prime minister Ousmane Sonko amid rising tensions Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially terminated Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s duties and dissolved the entire government on Friday evening, following months of escalating disagreements between the two leaders. A statement delivered on national television by the presidential secretary-general, Oumar Samba Ba, confirmed the decree, […]
Senegal’s president dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko In a decisive move late Friday evening, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko—a former mentor and key political ally—along with the entire government. This decree follows months of escalating tensions between the two leaders. The announcement was formally delivered through a televised […]
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 […]
The corridors of West African diplomacy are buzzing with anticipation. The Togolese authorities are poised to take a decisive step forward: an official recognition of the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA). This move comes as the rebel movement prepares to embark on a high-stakes diplomatic tour across regional capitals, with President Faure Gnassingbé positioning […]
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal has taken decisive action by terminating the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape. The decision, announced today, underscores the new administration’s commitment to reshaping governance and steering the nation toward fresh priorities. The move comes as part of a broader […]
Major political shake-up in Dakar as new administration takes shape President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has reshaped Senegal’s executive leadership by terminating the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, a move that signals a broader strategic pivot in the country’s governance approach. The decision, announced in a formal decree, underscores the administration’s commitment to fresh policy […]