Ousmane Sonko

Ousmane Sonko is reappointed as leader of Senegal's Pastef party after being removed from office.

Senegal's outgoing Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko handed over leadership to new Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô on Monday, amid significant economic challenges including debt reaching 132 percent of GDP and rising living costs threatening national stability.

Senegal lawmakers elect ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko as parliament speaker.

Senegal's parliament leader El Malick Ndiaye resigned from his position suddenly.

Senegal's president dismisses Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolves the government amid growing tensions.

Senegal's President Faye dismissed Prime Minister Sonko and dissolved the government, escalating political tensions amid debt crisis negotiations with the International Monetary Fund, potentially complicating bailout discussions and economic recovery efforts.

Senegal's president sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko after months of tension between them.

Senegal's Prime Minister accuses Western countries of trying to impose homosexuality on the rest of the world.

Senegal's President Bassirou Faye criticizes his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko banned ministers from non-essential foreign travel due to oil prices doubling from budget projections following Iran conflict, affecting regional economies across Africa.

A U.S. service member rescued after Iran downed a fighter jet, as President Trump issued a Monday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz amid a six-week conflict that has triggered global economic disruptions, spiked fuel prices, and strained international markets and housing affordability.

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko suspended all non-essential foreign travel for ministers and senior officials after oil prices nearly doubled to approximately 115 dollars per barrel, significantly exceeding the 62-dollar budgeted estimate and straining the nation's finances amid regional energy crisis.

Senegal's president and prime minister are fighting each other after a landmark election win.

Ousmane Sonko becomes Senegal's National Assembly President with 132 votes.

Senegal's president appoints a new prime minister after sacking his predecessor amid tensions and debt crisis.

Senegal's parliament speaker resigned, clearing the way for fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to assume the post, escalating political tensions as President Faye pursues IMF negotiations amid a severe debt crisis affecting economic reforms.

Senegal's President Bassirou Faye sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko after months of tension.

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government following months of political tensions and disagreements over economic policy and IMF reforms, creating significant uncertainty in the country's political landscape.

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fires Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko amid years of tension.

Senegal's prime minister defends LGBTQ crackdown, condemning the West's alleged imposition of homosexuality.

Senegal's parliament begins debating election law reforms.

Senegal enacts a law doubling penalties for same-sex relations, sparking muted international response.

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko banned nonessential foreign trips for government officials to combat soaring oil costs resulting from Iran war disruptions, implementing austerity measures as crude prices nearly doubled to approximately $124 per barrel.

Senegal tightens crackdown on gay people. Activists report spreading fear.

Senegal's president names a new government boycotted by his ally-turned-rival Ousmane Sonko.

Senegal's lawmakers elected Ousmane Sonko as their new leader today.

Senegal's President Faye sacked popular Prime Minister Sonko in May 2026, appointing economist Al Aminou Lo to address the nation's 132 percent debt-to-GDP crisis and restore IMF relations amid political turmoil.

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved Senegal's government Friday, escalating tensions between the two leaders who jointly came to power in 2024, amid economic challenges and upcoming elections.

President Faye sacks Prime Minister Sonko, dissolving the government amid deepening rift.

Senegal's president sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko amid months of rising tensions between them.

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye fires Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko amid years of tension.

President Bassirou Faye engages the IMF to stabilize Senegal's finances after discovering $13 billion in hidden debt, while positioning hydrocarbon development and agricultural projects to support economic recovery and reduce energy subsidies.

Jailed Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in Morocco's AFCON final chaos.

Senegal's government suspended non-essential travel for officials to address financial constraints stemming from regional geopolitical tensions affecting the nation's budget and economic stability.

Senegal's government banned non-essential foreign minister visits to cut costs after Iran conflict doubled oil prices from $62 to nearly $124 per barrel, severely impacting one of the world's poorest nations dependent on petroleum imports.