The African Tribune

The long-anticipated political storm in Sénégal has finally broken. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has terminated the appointment of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, marking the definitive end of a partnership that had dominated the country’s governance since March 2024. The founder of the Pastef party, once the engine behind the administration, now finds himself regrouping within the parliamentary arena—a domain where his party commands a solid majority following the snap legislative elections. An executive partnership pushed to its limits The Diomaye-Sonko tandem was hailed as a groundbreaking experiment in West African politics. The president, who ascended to power after his mentor’s disqualification, had pledged to govern collaboratively. The arrangement rested on a delicate balance: i...

Sénégal: handover ceremony at primature as Al Aminou Lo takes over from Sonko A solemn transition unfolded at the Primature in Dakar this past Friday as outgoing Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko officially transferred authority to his successor, Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lo. The handover signals a new phase in national governance, with fresh priorities taking center stage. The formal handover ceremony at the Primature on May 29, 2026, marked the conclusion of Ousmane Sonko’s tenure and the official installation of Ahmadou Al-Aminou Lo as Senegal’s new head of government. The event, held in a dignified atmosphere, brought together senior officials, government members, and key staff from the Prime Minister’s office. During the proceedings, Sonko handed over critical state files to his successor, ens...

The inevitable rupture between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko has finally manifested in Sénégal. Following his removal from the executive branch, Sonko has retreated to the National Assembly to consolidate his influence. Had he been more clairvoyant, Ousmane Sonko might have recognized the National Assembly as the perfect strategic hideout to wait for the 2029 elections, particularly after the massive victory of his party, Pastef, in the November 2024 legislative polls. Instead, he likely believed that by staying close to the presidency, he could prevent Bassirou Diomaye Faye from growing too attached to the ultimate seat of power. He attempted to manage executive duties alongside Faye, who initially seemed content with a more symbolic role. However, the nature of power is...

The National Alliance for Change (ANC) has escalated its rhetoric against rumors of an impending constitutional reform in Togo, warning of a potential political maneuver rather than a genuine democratic process. In a strongly worded statement released on May 28, 2026, the party led by Jean-Pierre Fabre categorically rejected any proposal to revise the country's Constitution, dismissing it as a « political diversion » lacking broad national consensus. Why the ANC opposes constitutional changes According to the opposition coalition, any attempt to alter the Constitution would fail to address the real concerns of Togolese citizens regarding democracy and governance. Instead, they argue, such a move would primarily serve to entrench the political structure established by recent institutiona...