Politique

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reshuffles leadership in decisive move The political landscape of Senegal experienced a dramatic shift on Friday, May 22, 2026, when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the …

Senegal political shake-up: prime minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed Read More

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dismissed in Senegal The political landscape in Senegal is set to remain turbulent following the dismissal of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko by the Head of State. …

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The Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly challenged the President’s stance on political fund management during a parliamentary session on May 22, 2026. Speaking before lawmakers during a question-and-answer segment, …

Senegal political dispute over state fund management Read More

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, recently condemned what he described as the “dictate” of Western nations, going so far as to label it a “tyranny” accused of attempting …

Senegal’s LGBT rights debate: sovereignty versus human rights Read More

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On May 22, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko vigorously defended his government’s stance before lawmakers during the fifth session of urgent parliamentary questions since his administration took office. Addressing concerns …

Ousmane Sonko dismisses global criticism over Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ+ law Read More

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reignited discussions on stricter oversight of political funds in Senegal, emphasizing the need for greater transparency in their allocation. His stance diverges from that of …

Senegal political funds transparency debate reignited by sonko Read More

The former National Assembly deputy Maïmouna Sène, a key figure in the executive board of the Alliance for the Republic (APR), has sharply criticized Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, accusing him …

Senegal politics: apr leader condemns sonko’s judicial populism Read More

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko publicly addressed the management of internal strains within his political party, Pastef, during a plenary session on current affairs at the National Assembly this Friday morning. …

Ousmane Sonko on Pastef’s internal disputes: ‘not by decrees’ Read More

During a heated parliamentary session in Dakar, Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko delivered a sharp rebuke against what he described as foreign attempts to impose Western cultural values on African …

Ousmane Sonko criticizes Western pressure on LGBTQ+ rights in Senegal Read More

Senegal’s political landscape roiled by debate over LGBTQ+ rights video coverage Friday, May 22, 2026 at 3:28 PM UTC Set notifications to stay updated on this story. The issue of …

Senegal leader slams Western push for LGBTQ+ rights in Africa Read More