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Diomaye Faye Breaks With Sonko, Launches New Party in Senegal
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party called Kiiraay, after his falling-out with his former mentor and ex-prime minister, Ousmane Sonko, and his party, Pastef. Faye and Sonko were engaged in a months-long power struggle, culminating when Faye dismissed Sonko as prime minister.
, culminating when Faye dismissed Sonko as prime minister on 22 May.
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Diomaye Faye Breaks With Sonko, Launches New Party in SenegalSenegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launched a new political party called Kiiraay, on Saturday, following his high-profile falling-out with his former mentor and ex-prime… Read more »
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Senegal MPs Pass Reform Limiting Presidential Powers
The parliament has approved controversial constitutional reforms that expand lawmakers’ powers while limiting those of the president, deepening a growing rift between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and parliamentary Speaker Ousmane Sonko.
The reforms, which the government says will be put to a national referendum, would strengthen parliamentary oversight, create a new Constitutional Court, and prevent a sitting president
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‘No Blank Check’ for Senegal’s President Faye, Sonko Warns
National Assembly Speaker and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has assured his compatriots that there will be no “tearing apart” of the country in the wake of his dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. In his first interview since assuming his new role, Sonko said while there may be political differences or disagreements over policy programs, “there will be no division” of Senegal.
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Senegalese President Appoints New 30-Member Cabinet
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new 30-member government amid political tensions with his party, Pastef, which initially threatened to boycott the process over disagreements on cabinet composition.
Pastef, led by former prime minister Ousmane Sonko, said it would not participate, citing disagreements over the cabinet’s composition, but five of its members ultimately appeared on the final
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Ousted Senegal PM Sonko Elected as Parliamentary Speaker
Senegal’s Parliament has elected Ousmane Sonko as Speaker days after Sonko was fired by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who also dissolved the government after months of tensions between the former allies.
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Senegal Leadership Shake-Up Raises Fears of Political Instability
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of tension.
Recent months have seen rivalry mount between the two men, who teamed up to defeat the former ruling party’s candidate in presidential elections in March 2024. No details were provided on the appointment of a new prime minister.
The split comes as the country faces mounting
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