Ousmane Sonko

In Senegal, new President Faye Ousmane appointed Sonko as Prime Minister

According to a decree read on public television on Tuesday evening, former rival Ousmane Sonko was appointed as Senegal's prime…

6 months ago

What is the role for Osmane Sonko with future President Basirou Dimaye Faye?

Basirou Diomey Faye, who will officially become Senegal's youngest president on Tuesday, intends to retain the valuable support of his…

6 months ago

In Senegal, President Macky Sall meets Basirou Diomey Faye and Ousmane Sonko

Completing an extraordinary and rapid rise to the top of the kingdom, Basirou Diomay Fay could almost certainly be declared…

6 months ago

On the brink of becoming Senegal’s youngest president, Basirou Diomey Faye, close to Sonko

Amadou Ba, the government candidate, conceded defeat in Senegal's presidential election on Monday, to the advantage of the anti-establishment opponent,…

6 months ago

Four main candidates in the spotlight

After months of political crisis filled with twists and turns, Senegalese go to the polls on Sunday to choose their…

6 months ago

Illuminated, opposition Ousmane Sonko predicts a big win for his party

Speaking to the press a day after his release from prison, Senegalese challenger Ousmane Sonko predicted a landslide victory for…

6 months ago

In Senegal, the Constitutional Council invalidates the postponement of presidential elections

The Constitutional Council ruled on Thursday that a law adopted by parliament to postpone presidential elections in Senegal violates the…

7 months ago

“There has been disappointment since the Assembly allowed the postponement of the presidential election”

Senegalese have been going through an unprecedented political crisis since Macy Sale announced the postponement of the presidential election. The…

8 months ago

Between stupidity and condemnation, cascading reactions

Senegal's president announced on Saturday the indefinite postponement of the presidential election on February 25, after the opening of a…

8 months ago