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The Senegalese political landscape has been thrown into turmoil following President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s abrupt dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko late Friday evening. This decisive move has shattered the fragile alliance that brought both leaders to power after the February 2024 presidential election, exposing deepening rifts that have festered for months. In a national […]

Senegal president terminates prime minister Ousmane Sonko’s mandate RFI ven. 22 mai 2026 à 10:04 PM UTC Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. Oumar Samba Ba, Secretary-General of the Presidency, announced during a televised address from the Republic Palace in Dakar that Ousmane Sonko was no longer serving as Prime […]

The political landscape in Senegal has shifted dramatically as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, marking a decisive break between the two leaders. In a terse statement broadcast on national television, Oumar Samba Ba, Secretary-General of the Presidency, confirmed the termination of Sonko’s mandate and the entire government structure. […]

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, announced on Friday, May 22, 2026, through decree number 2026-128. This decisive move has led to the automatic dissolution of the entire government, marking a significant shift in Senegal’s political landscape. A directive has been issued to outgoing ministers to handle current […]

Senegal’s President Takes Bold Step by Dismissing Prime Minister and Cabinet In a decisive move that has sent ripples through Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has relieved Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his entire government of their duties. This landmark decision has left many wondering about the future direction of the nation and […]

Political shake-up in Dakar as top minister removed from office The political landscape in Senegal remains volatile after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the tenure of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko this week. The decision followed a heated exchange between Sonko and lawmakers in the National Assembly, where the outgoing premier vehemently criticized the existence of […]

In the embattled Lake Province, where recent assaults by Boko Haram have heightened tensions, women have taken a bold stand. On Friday, May 22, 2026, members of the Provincial Women’s Network in Baga-Sola gathered to reaffirm their unwavering support for the country’s defense and security forces, calling for unity in the face of terrorist threats. […]

The Tchad government has issued Decree N°1016/PR/PM/MAEIATE/2026 on May 22, 2026, formalizing the appointment of twelve security attachés to represent the nation in critical diplomatic outposts worldwide. These strategic placements aim to bolster security coordination and protect Tchad’s interests beyond its borders. The newly designated officials will serve in high-profile missions spanning four continents, reinforcing […]

Mali: jnim jihadists execute quranic teacher in tonka, Tombouctou region In a chilling display of extremist violence, Abdoul Salam Maïga, a respected Quranic teacher from a madrasa in Tonka, a town within Mali’s Tombouctou region, was publicly executed by armed Jnim jihadists. The incident occurred as Maïga was engaged in a peaceful discussion with friends […]

The Minister of State overseeing Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning, and International Cooperation, Tahir Hamid Nguilin, jointly led a pivotal meeting this past Friday, May 22, in N’Djamena. The gathering, held at a local hotel, brought together the UN Resident Coordinator, Dr. François Batalingaya, alongside government officials, UN agency representatives, technical and financial partners, civil society […]