Tag: Ousmane Sonko
the standoff between Ousmane Sonko and the National Assembly continues
In Senegal, MPs were due to meet on Saturday morning, June 29 for a budget orientation debate, but the National Assembly office ultimately decided to cancel the debate. This is…
controversy after the arrest of opponents accused of defamation
Activist Ba Diakhate and preacher Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane are still in detention after attacking the Prime Minister on social media and his recent comments on homosexuality. The two men are…
a feminist movement launches to demand better representation in government
In Senegal, the citizen consultation framework for the respect and preservation of the rights of women and girls launched its manifesto on Saturday May 4. This movement for women’s rights…
ministers placed under the direct authority of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
In Senegal, all ministers are placed under the direct authority of the Prime Minister, according to the first decrees issued at the beginning of April. A decision that caused former…