The Republic of Senegal stands as a regional model of democratic progress, yet its political landscape remains marked by significant gender disparities. Recent legislative elections revealed a striking gap: women

ousmane sonko’s pivotal address to Senegal’s national assembly on electoral code reforms This Friday, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is set to deliver a significant address before the National Assembly, navigating

Across Senegal’s universities, a growing number of students are embracing political engagement alongside their studies, viewing it as a natural extension of their academic pursuits rather than a distraction. The

Senegal’s Political Spotlight: Sonko’s High-Stakes Assembly Showdown The stage is set for a pivotal moment in Senegal’s political arena. This Friday, May 22, 2026, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko will face

During the inauguration of the second SENEGAL SPACE WEEK, General Birame Diop, the esteemed Minister of Armed Forces and representative of President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, delivered a compelling address.

The Malian junta’s decision to prioritize counterinsurgency operations against Tuareg rebels in the North following the 2021 deployment of Russian mercenaries has backfired, analysts warn. The move allowed jihadist factions

African Politics & Diplomacy Dakar reshapes African Francophonie as new power dynamics emerge 164 views Libreville, May 19, 2026 — Tensions ran high behind the diplomatic smiles at Dakar’s Francophonie

internal strife boils over in pastef as 2027 elections loom Amidst the dynamic landscape of Sahel current affairs, the Pastef party is currently navigating intense internal discord, a mere year

APR delegation challenges political detentions before Serigne Mountakha Mbacké in Touba The Alliance for the Republic (APR) has intensified its outreach in Touba following the detention of Pape Malick Ndour,

political storm over Ndiaga Seck’s arrest: Cheikh Bara Ndiaye’s fiery defense of Ousmane Sonko The detention of opposition figure Ndiaga Seck has ignited fierce debates, with accusations of political interference

In a bold assessment of Senegal’s political landscape, former Minister and key figure in the Front pour la défense de la démocratie et de la République (FDR), Oumar Sarr, has

As a Sahel Reporter covering Sahel current affairs, I witnessed a vibrant demonstration of public enthusiasm in Dakar. Ousmane Sonko, the influential leader of the ruling Pastef party and current