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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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Ndiaye exit clears path for Ousmane Sonko to seek role as parliament speaker in Senegal

Boateng Jonathan AbeekuMay 25, 2026May 25, 2026

by Boateng Jonathan AbeekuMay 25, 2026May 25, 20260

El Malick Ndiaye has resigned as speaker of Senegal’s National Assembly, stepping down just two days after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye abruptly fired Prime Minister...

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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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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’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 opposition’s Faye leads early presidential election results

YoopyaMarch 25, 2024March 25, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 25, 2024March 25, 20240

DAKAR, March 25 (Reuters) – Early results in Senegal’s presidential election suggest opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye may have clinched an outright majority, though his...

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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’s government sets March 24 as the new date for the delayed presidential election

YoopyaMarch 7, 2024March 7, 2024

by YoopyaMarch 7, 2024March 7, 20240

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Senegalese government has set March 24 as the new date for the country’s delayed presidential election, its spokesperson said Wednesday...

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Senegal cuts internet access as lawmakers debate a bill to possibly extend the president’s tenure

YoopyaFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 2024

by YoopyaFebruary 5, 2024February 5, 20240

Senegal’s government on Monday restricted access to the mobile internet as opposition leaders and supporters launched protests against President Macky Sall’s decision to postpone the...