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Senegal: why the Pastef refused to join the new government Senegal’s former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko held a press conference on June 2 to explain why his party, Pastef, declined an invitation to join the newly formed government led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The decision came after extensive discussions between Sonko and the president, […]

Dakar — The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has strongly condemned what he describes as a politically motivated attempt to block his reinstatement as a member of the National Assembly. The appeal, filed with the Constitutional Council by opposition lawmakers and independents, has drawn sharp criticism from Sonko, who accuses opponents of orchestrating a legal […]

In a landmark address delivered earlier today, Ousmane Sonko, leader of the Pastef party, outlined critical positions on pressing national issues. The declaration, broadcast live across local media outlets, emphasized transparency and governance reforms as central pillars for Senegal’s future development. Key highlights from the press briefing The announcement covered several strategic areas: Institutional reforms: […]

In line with the Head of State’s five-year mandate, the General Secretariat of the Government organized a technical validation workshop this week to assess a two-year progress report. The event, which runs from June 2 to June 5 in N’Djaména at the Radisson Blu Hotel, brings together officials to review achievements and challenges from May […]

The Gabonese Republic has been elected as a vice-president during the latest session of the United Nations General Assembly, marking a significant diplomatic milestone. On June 2, 2026, Gabon was chosen alongside 21 other nations to join the executive bureau of the UN’s primary deliberative body—a position the country has not held in nearly a […]

West Africa Burkina Faso and Benin strengthen cooperation on security and economic growth High-level talks in Ouagadougou focus on joint efforts against terrorism and expanding trade through key ports and infrastructure projects. Field Report June 2, 2026 — 1 min read Share The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, hosted his Beninese counterpart, Romuald […]

SECURITY INCIDENT Deadly mine explosion on Bamako-Kayes highway claims eight lives in Mali An explosive device detonated along the Bamako-Kayes highway in western Mali resulted in the tragic loss of eight civilian lives and left 42 others injured. The blast targeted a passenger bus traveling this frequently targeted corridor, according to transport officials monitoring the […]

After his removal from office and the announcement of a new cabinet omitting members of his party, PASTEF, opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has broken his silence. Speaking to journalists, he delivered a string of pointed remarks about President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, while emphasizing that their differences should not be seen as a personal rift. Lack […]

The leader of Pastef, Ousmane Sonko, has disclosed new details regarding his relationship with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, particularly concerning the process that led to the establishment of the new government under Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo. During a press statement this Tuesday, June 2, the former Prime Minister voiced his disapproval of what […]

Ousmane Sonko, leader of the PASTEF party, has shed light on the circumstances surrounding his recent removal from office. In a press conference held this Tuesday, he disclosed the details of his separation from President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, putting an end to weeks of speculation. During the announcement, Sonko revealed that the initiative to end […]