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Senegal's president fires PM Sonko, dissolves government

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of mounting tensions between the two leaders, plunging the debt-stricken West African nation deeper into political uncertainty.

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AAP · May 22

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fires prime minister after years of simmering tension

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko after years of simmering tension

The Independent UK · May 22

Senegal's president sacks PM, dissolves government

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in a decision announced during a late-night broadcast.

AAP · May 22

'West wants to impose homosexuality on the rest of the world': Senegal PM makes shocking claim

Senegal’s government has defended its tougher anti-LGBTQ legislation amid growing criticism from international rights groups and activists, with Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko accusing Western countries of trying to "impose" foreign social values on the country.

The Times of India · May 22

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The Independent UK · Apr 5

The Latest: US officials say service member missing after Iran shot down jet has been rescued

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline who U.S. officials say a service member missing after Iran shot down jet has been rescued

The Independent UK · Apr 4

Senegal limits foreign trips for officials as the fallout from Iran war deepens

The Senegalese government has banned nonessential foreign trips for ministers to save costs as the energy crisis linked to the Iran war deepens

The Conversation · Mar 16

Senegal’s crisis: why debt restructuring may be the least bad option

Senegal is facing a serious debt crisis. The IMF estimated the country’s debt at 132% of GDP at the end of 2024. Debt servicing costs are projected at 5.5 trillion CFA francs (about $9.1 billion) this year, eating up a growing share of tax revenue.

The Independent UK · Feb 24

Senegal introduces legislation to boost minimum sentence for homosexuality to 5 years

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation in parliament that would toughen the prison term for homosexuality in the West African nation to at least five years from the current minimum of one year

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The Independent UK · Feb 11

Senegalese university students say death of protester dashes hope for change

Thousands of students have left Senegal’s top university after authorities closed student housing and suspended classes indefinitely

The Independent UK · Jan 26

Morocco and Senegal pledge to stay friends and boost trade after Africa Cup soccer tensions

Morocco and Senegal are pledging to stay friends after their national soccer teams clashed in a chaotic final to the Africa Cup

Radio France Internationale · Jan 21

Senegal's top politicians welcome home triumphant Africa Cup of Nations squad

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko led the welcome- home delegation in the capital Dakar on Tuesday morning for the football squad that claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a 1-0 victory over Morocco.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025

Thiaroye massacre: report on the French killing of Senegalese troops in 1944 exposes a painful history

The Thiaroye camp near Dakar was a Senegalese army barracks housing African soldiers called “tirailleurs sénégalais” (Senegalese riflemen). It welcomed men returning from the European front of the second world war, where the riflemen had been held as German prisoners of war while serving on the side of France. They…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 9, 2025

Senegal's Sonko cancels first official trip to France scheduled for September

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has cancelled his first official trip to France, scheduled for 23 September.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2025

Senegal leader announces cabinet reshuffle, pledges to work around the clock

Senegal's government has replaced the justice and interior ministers in a cabinet shake-up, pledging a "government of commitment and combat" as the country tries to revive its economy.

International Business Times · Aug 1, 2025

Senegal PM Unveils Economic Recovery Plan Based On Domestic Resources

Senegal's prime minster unveiled an economic recovery plan for the highly indebted nation on Friday, focused on reviving its economy with a shift towards greater domestic funding.

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