Bassirou Diomaye Faye

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

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.

Senegalese football fans jailed in Morocco after a chaotic AFCON final have returned home following a royal pardon.

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 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.

African leaders and international partners gathered at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, where France announced 23 billion euros in investments while competing with China, Russia, and other powers for economic influence across the continent.

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

CAF President Patrice Motsepe visits Senegal and Morocco amid AFCON fallout and controversy.

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is set to enact a law tightening repression on homosexual relationships. The law aims to appease conservative public opinion.

Senegal's parliament approved a law imposing a 10-year prison sentence for same-sex marriage. The law applies to all individuals found guilty of same-sex relationships in the country.

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

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

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

Fifteen Senegalese football fans jailed in Morocco returned home after a royal pardon.

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.

Presidents Ruto and Macron led the Africa Forward Summit at the University of Nairobi, urging African youth to pursue digital economy and AI opportunities while committing to skills development, infrastructure investment, and educational reforms to drive continental technological growth.

With Macron present in Nairobi, Kenya’s president lays out what he wants from France

Senegal is ready to support Mali in restoring peace after jihadist attacks.

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

ECOWAS appointed a special representative for dialogue with Sahel countries. The move aims to restart talks with countries that have withdrawn from ECOWAS.

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.

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 after months of tension between them.

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

African leaders at Nairobi's 2026 summit endorsed sports as a catalyst for continental job creation and innovation, with President Ruto urging nations to integrate athletics into economic agendas to unlock untapped growth potential for millions of young people.

France seeks new African alliances at a Nairobi summit, shifting focus from former colonies.

Patrice Motsepe, CAF president, met with Senegalese officials in Dakar to address concerns and promote calm.

Senegal's President signed a law doubling punishment for sexual offenses. The law increases prison sentences to 10 years.

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