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Sonko’s comeback: Ex‑PM elected National Assembly speaker in Senegal power struggle

Ofori Joyce AdwoaMay 26, 2026May 26, 2026

by Ofori Joyce AdwoaMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Ousmane Sonko has been elected speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, completing a rapid political comeback just days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fired him as...

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Senegal crisis deepens as Faye dismisses Sonko and entire cabinet amid ruling party rift

Ofori Joyce AdwoaMay 23, 2026May 23, 2026

by Ofori Joyce AdwoaMay 23, 2026May 23, 20260

Senegal’s reformist experiment was jolted late Friday when President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, his former mentor and the firebrand opposition...

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After Hidden‑Debt Shock, Senegal and IMF Edge Toward a New Loan Program

Ofori Joyce AdwoaApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

by Ofori Joyce AdwoaApril 17, 2026April 17, 20260

The International Monetary Fund says it has had “good, positive discussions” with Senegal on a potential new loan program, signaling cautious confidence in the West...

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Can Senegal’s Democracy Survive the Break Between Faye and Sonko?

Boateng Jonathan AbeekuNovember 13, 2025November 13, 2025

by Boateng Jonathan AbeekuNovember 13, 2025November 13, 20250

(DAKAR, Nov. 13,2025) – A dramatic split is emerging at the top of Senegalese power, with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko,...

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Senegal unveils 25-year economic and social development plan

YoopyaOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

by YoopyaOctober 15, 2024October 15, 20240

DIAMNIADIO, Senegal, Oct 14 (Reuters) – Senegal’s government unveiled a 25-year development plan on Monday that it said would lay the foundations for economic sovereignty...

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Senegal’s president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old

YoopyaMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 26, 2024March 26, 20240

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal woke up Tuesday to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political newcomer who was released...

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From prison to palace: Faye’s road to Senegal’s presidency

YoopyaMarch 26, 2024March 26, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 26, 2024March 26, 20240

DAKAR, March 25 (Reuters) – Just a few months ago, the man set to be Senegal’s next president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was sitting in a...

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Senegal’s top opposition leader freed from prison ahead of presidential election this month

YoopyaMarch 15, 2024March 15, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 15, 2024March 15, 20240

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Senegal’s top opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has been released from prison ahead of the presidential election later this month, triggering jubilant...

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Senegal opposition party sponsoring new candidate Faye after court blocks jailed leader Sonko’s bid

YoopyaNovember 20, 2023November 20, 2023

by YoopyaNovember 20, 2023November 20, 20230

The party of jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko said Sunday it was sponsoring another candidate for the February presidential election, just days after Senegal’s Supreme Court effectively...