Politique

In Dakar, the election of Ousmane Sonko as President of Senegal’s National Assembly has set the stage for a delicate political balancing act. The move, confirmed on May 26, 2026, places a former rival at the helm of the legislative body, raising questions about the future of governance under President Diomaye Faye’s administration. a test […]

Sonko reveals deeper reasons behind political split with Faye Freshly elected as President of the National Assembly, Ousmane Sonko has shed light on the fundamental reasons behind his political break with Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In a reflective address, he questioned the very essence of governance, urging a return to ethical values to safeguard the Republic. […]

In Senegal, the political landscape has been rocked by the abrupt dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on May 22. This decisive move signals the culmination of months of escalating tensions and public disagreements between the two leaders, whose once-close partnership has dramatically unraveled in the land of Teranga.

PolitiqueSénégal Ousmane Sonko, nouveau président du parlement sénégalais ? 26/05/2026 Senegalese lawmakers are convening this Tuesday to facilitate Ousmane Sonko’s return to parliament and to elect a new Speaker. This move has been met with accusations of illegality from the opposition. Outside Ousmane Sonko’s residence in Cité Keur Gorgui, a fervent supporter from the Pastef-Les […]

Ousmane Sonko a retrouvé ce week-end son domicile privé dakarois : « Ce soir, je dormirai le cœur léger », a réagi le désormais ancien premier ministre, vendredi soir, après que le président de la République, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a mis fin à ses fonctions. Mais le charismatique leader des Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique […]

Tensions erupting into a definitive split: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal dismissed his former ally and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on May 22, ending a partnership that had reshaped the nation’s political landscape since April 2024. Monde 5min May 25, 2026 Listen to this article – exclusive to subscribers The slogan « Diomaye Moy […]

Après la rupture, quelles perspectives pour Ousmane Sonko et Bassirou Diomaye Faye? Lire uniquement le texte pour utiliser moins de données Crédit photo, Getty Images Article Information Author, Ousmane Badiane Role, Digital Journalist BBC Afrique Published il y a 2 heures Temps de lecture: 10 min Le limogeage du Premier ministre Ousmane Sonko acte la […]

Following his recent oath of office, President Romuald Wadagni officially unveiled the composition of his first government. On May 24, 2026, he signed decree n°2026-314, establishing a new administrative team. This cabinet features twenty-two ministers and three delegated ministers. Additionally, Wilson Gakpéto was appointed as the Government’s Secretary General through a separate decree. The details […]

In the corridors of Dakar’s ministries and across the bustling streets of the capital, whispers grew louder over recent months. A once-unbreakable partnership that propelled the opposition to victory had begun to fracture. The campaign slogan that once united millions—« Diomaye mooy Sonko, Sonko mooy Diomaye » (Diomaye is Sonko, Sonko is Diomaye)—slowly lost its […]

Senegal’s Political Earthquake: The Hidden Forces Behind Sonko’s Dismissal What appeared at first glance as a routine administrative decision has now exposed a deep political rift at the heart of Senegal’s government. Just two years after their historic 2024 victory, the leadership duo that once embodied the hopes of a generation has publicly fractured—raising questions […]

The Senegalese political landscape frequently witnesses power struggles, whether among members of the same party or between distinct political entities. The prevailing situation at the zenith of Senegal’s executive branch strikingly illustrates this reality. The once harmonious Sonko-Diomaye partnership, comprising Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who previously spoke with […]