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Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
May 26, 2026Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.
May 25, 2026Senegal's president sacks PM and former ally after months-long feud
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
May 23, 2026HIV patients in Senegal skip treatment, fearing arrest amid anti-LGBTQ crackdown - Reuters
HIV patients in Senegal skip treatment, fearing arrest amid anti-LGBTQ crackdown Reuters
April 29, 2026Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
April 4, 2026African football chief resigns following row over Morocco-Senegal final
Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.
March 29, 2026Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped
Senegal's Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a "robbery" amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday's friendly against Peru in Paris.
March 26, 2026Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns
"Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.
March 12, 2026Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".
February 25, 2026