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Armed groups linked to the Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) launched coordinated attacks on five villages in the Bandiagara region of central Mali late Friday evening, leaving at least …
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A political earthquake of unprecedented magnitude has rocked Senegal and the wider West African sub-region. On Friday, May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye officially terminated the mandate of his …
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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 …
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Senegal’s political landscape evolves with sudden leadership change The Republic of Senegal has entered a fresh chapter in its political journey. On May 22, 2026, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced …
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Senegal’s President Faye fires Prime Minister Sonko amid deepening rifts Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister and former ally Ousmane Sonko on Friday evening …
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Senegal political crisis: President sacks PM Sonko President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the mandate of his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and the entire government in a decisive late-night decree …
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président faye dismisses prime minister sonko in Sénégal amid rising tensions L’ex-Premier ministre sénégalais Ousmane Sonko, le 26 septembre 2024 à Dakar ( AFP / SEYLLOU ) President Bassirou Diomaye …
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In the shifting sands of West African diplomacy, Lomé is preparing to take a decisive step. Reliable sources confirm that Togolese authorities are on the verge of officially recognizing the …
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Dakar witnessed a major political shift as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the immediate termination of Ousmane Sonko’s duties as Prime Minister of Senegal. This unexpected decision marks a significant …
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In a decisive move reshaping Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced the termination of Ousmane Sonko‘s duties as Prime Minister on May 22, 2026. The decision marks a …
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In a dramatic move that has sent shockwaves through Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko late Friday evening. This decisive …
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Senegal: President Bassirou Diomaye Faye ends Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s term A decree issued by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially terminated the term of Ousmane Sonko as Prime Minister …
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