The African Tribune

A group of approximately twenty opposition lawmakers has officially petitioned the Constitutional Council to invalidate the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko as a member of parliament and his subsequent election as the President of the National Assembly. A fresh institutional battle has been initiated by parliamentary opponents. In a collective statement, non-aligned and opposition deputies confirmed they have approached the "seven sages" to contest the Bureau of the National Assembly's May 24 decision. That decision allowed Ousmane Sonko to reclaim his seat, a move the petitioners argue is fundamentally unconstitutional. Legal arguments centered on Article 54 The core of the legal challenge rests on Article 54 of the Constitution. The opposition contends that when Ousmane Sonko was appoi...

Following the recent announcement of the new government, Ousmane Sonko has held a significant press conference to clarify his position and the direction of his political movement. This public address comes at a time of transition and intense scrutiny within Sénégal. Political shifts and government composition The formation of the executive team has sparked various reactions across the country. Ousmane Sonko previously voiced his concerns regarding the role of his party in the administration. He emphasized that participation in a government is only meaningful if his team has the weight to influence major policy decisions. He has been vocal about his interactions with the President, suggesting that leadership must take full responsibility for its administrative choices. Legal and administr...

The recent arrest of prominent imam Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and the suspension of Burkina Faso's largest student union have sent shockwaves through the nation, signaling a dramatic escalation in pressure on civic freedoms under the current military regime. imam Kindo's arrest sparks civic unrest On the eve of Eid al-Adha, masked security forces stormed the home of Mohamed Ishaq Kindo, a respected imam whose criticism of government religious policies had made him a target. Witnesses described heavily armed officers detaining him without explanation, a move that has ignited protests across the country. Kindo was not an obscure figure—his critiques extended beyond religious matters to broader governance issues, including the military's handling of the security crisis. His arrest came just...

The leader of PASTEF-Les Patriotes, Ousmane Sonko, is set to address the media today at 5:00 PM local time from the Serigne Abass Sall Residence, located across from the Police School in Dakar.This highly anticipated press briefing comes at a pivotal moment for Senegal’s political landscape, following the recent appointment of the Al Aminou government and the ongoing institutional upheaval triggered by Sonko’s removal from the Prime Minister’s position last May.The timing of Sonko’s announcement has drawn significant attention, as political observers closely monitor his remarks for insights into the future direction of both PASTEF and the broader Senegalese governance framework.Key moments leading to the press conferenceFormation of the Al Aminou government following months of political ne...

Moments after Prime Minister Aliou Aminou Lo’s new cabinet was unveiled, Ousmane Sonko, Leader of the Pastef party and President of the National Assembly, took to the podium to address the nation. The live statement comes at a pivotal juncture for Senegalese governance, with Sonko having publicly stated just hours earlier that no member of his party would join the newly formed government. Key developments in Senegal’s political landscape Sonko’s remarks follow the appointment of Aliou Aminou Lo as Prime Minister, marking the first major reshuffle in the country’s executive branch. The announcement had sparked intense speculation about potential alliances and power dynamics within the ruling coalition. Meanwhile, Sonko’s party, Pastef, had already signaled its decision to remain outside...

Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal's National Assembly and leader of the ruling Pastef party, has called for a press briefing today at 5:00 PM GMT. The announcement comes just one day after his party decided to reject participation in the new government led by Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô, citing deep policy disagreements with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The timing of this press conference has raised questions across Senegal’s political landscape. While the specifics of Sonko’s remarks remain undisclosed, the decision not to join the administration follows weeks of public debate over governance priorities in the country. Senegal’s political observers are closely monitoring the situation, as this development could reshape the balance of power within the Pastef-led parliamenta...

The 85th session of the African Parliamentary Union's Executive Committee kicked off in Dakar on June 3, 2026, with a powerful call for continental unity and sovereignty from Ousmane Sonko, President of Senegal's National Assembly. Dakar welcomes African parliamentarians for historic parliamentary talks In his opening address, Sonko extended a warm welcome to delegates from across Africa, emphasizing the significance of collaborative governance in the face of shared challenges. The Senegalese parliamentarian highlighted the urgent need for strengthened parliamentary cooperation to address the continent's pressing political, economic, and security challenges. « Today, more than ever, Africa must unite through its institutions to overcome the multifaceted crises shaping our collective futu...