Bassirou Diomaye Faye Unveils New Party as Senegal’s Ruling Alliance Splits
Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, making official a split with former ally Ousmane Sonko and opening a new phase...
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Sonko’s comeback: Ex‑PM elected National Assembly speaker in Senegal power struggle
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...
Ndiaye exit clears path for Ousmane Sonko to seek role as parliament speaker in Senegal
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...
Senegal crisis deepens as Faye dismisses Sonko and entire cabinet amid ruling party rift
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...
Can Senegal’s Democracy Survive the Break Between Faye and Sonko?
(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,...
Senegal’s top opposition leader freed from prison ahead of presidential election this month
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...