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Senegal: Faye Appoints Cabinet Despite Sonko's Pastef Boycott Threat [RFI] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed a new government, despite an initial threat by his own party to boycott the process. Pastef, led by former prime minister Ousmane Sonko, said it would not participate, citing disagreements over the cabinet's composition, but five of its members ultimately appeared on the final list.

Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival ... Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in new government. Published On 2 Jun 20262 Jun 2026 Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced a new government featuring several members and allies of a party led by sacked prime minister and estranged ally Ousmane Sonko, who has pledged his group would not join it. Faye’s announcement came on Monday during a live television broadcast, less than two weeks after he fired Sonko, his former mentor, and dismissed the cabinet following disagreements, including over the troubled economy. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list A popular figure, Sonko was promptly elected speaker of parliament by allies in a vote boycotted by the opposition, deepening the political crisis in the West African country. Sonko said in a post on X that he met on Monday with Faye and that “points of disagreement” emerged on the future role of the Pastef party. Therefore, Pastef “will not participate in the next government and will not be represented by any ministers”, Sonko said. “We wish the new team every success.” Sonko remains th…

Senegal's powerful ex-PM Ousmane Sonko opens door to IMF debt talks ... Subscribe to download Archive Senegal's powerful ex-PM Ousmane Sonko opens door to IMF debt talks as fiscal crisis deepens Ousmane Sonko (right) was mentor to President Bassirou Diomaye Faye; they campaigned together under the slogan “Diomaye is Sonko,” promising to fight corruption AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas Brian Kenety 17 June 2026 Senegal’s former prime minister Ousmane Sonko has indicated he is open to discussing a debt restructuring with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), signalling a possible breakthrough in efforts to resolve a fiscal crisis that has disrupted relations between Dakar and the lender. The country’s parliament elected Sonko as speaker on May 26, handing the influential politician a powerful institutional platform days after former ally President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed him and dissolved the cabinet. Faye sacked Sonko following months of speculation about growing tensions within the ruling leadership over fiscal policy, debt restructuring and negotiations with the IMF. The political fallout comes as Senegal faces heightened scrutiny from investors and creditors after authorities…

Senegal president names government, excluding rival’s party A leading marketplace for educational and non-educational products,offering a diverse range of high-quality materials sourced from local and international brands. Senegal president names government, excluding rival’s party, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday announced a new government, excluding the party led by his former ally Ousmane Sonko, whom he sacked as prime minister over political disputes. Faye’s announcement came in a live television broadcast less than two weeks after he fired Sonko, his former mentor, and dismissed the cabinet following disagreements including over the troubled economy. A popular figure, Sonko was promptly elected speaker of parliament by allies in a vote boycotted by the opposition, deepening the political crisis in the west African country. Sonko remains the undisputed leader of Pastef, the party he founded in 2014 — to which Faye also belongs — and which controls 130 of the 165 seats in Senegal’s only legislative body. On Monday, Faye named senior economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as prime minister, saying the new appointee had the expertise to steer Senegal ou…

Senegal president names government, boycotted by rival Dakar – Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday announced a new government featuring several members and allies of a party led by sacked prime minister and estranged ally Ousmane Sonko, who had vowed his group would not join it. Faye’s announcement came in a live television broadcast less than two weeks after he fired Sonko, his former mentor, and dismissed the cabinet following disagreements including over the troubled economy. A popular figure, Sonko was promptly elected speaker of parliament by allies in a vote boycotted by the opposition, deepening the political crisis in the west African country. Sonko remains the undisputed leader of Pastef, the party he founded in 2014 — to which Faye also belongs — and which controls 130 of the 165 seats in Senegal’s only legislative body. On Monday, Faye named senior economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as prime minister, saying the new appointee had the expertise to steer Senegal out of its crippling debt. Lo on Monday read out a list of 30 new ministers, including some Pastef members, but notable for the absence of several of its senior figures who had been in the prev…

Senegal: Senegal's President Sacks PM, Dissolves Government After Months of Tension [Premium Times] Mr Sonko believed that President Faye was drifting away from the party's original agenda and had previously threatened to pull PASTEF out of government and return to the opposition.

Senegal'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.

Senegal president names economist Lo as prime minister after Sonko ouster Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appointed former regional central bank official Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo as prime minister on Monday, days after dismissing Ousmane Sonko amid rising tensions that threaten reforms tied to crucial IMF support.

Senegal president names government, boycotted by rival Senegal president names government, boycotted by rival NVR world June 02, 2026 Email: online@newsofbahrain.com Dakar : President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced a new 30-member government on Monday evening, cementing a dramatic political rupture with his former ally. The live television broadcast comes less than two weeks after Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the previous cabinet following months of escalating disputes over the troubled economy. The newly formed administration will be led by senior economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as the Prime Minister. Faye appointed Lo to the premier position on Monday, highlighting his specialized economic expertise as crucial to steering the West African nation out of its current, crippling public debt crisis. However, the restructuring faced immediate political resistance from Sonko, who remains the undisputed leader of the dominant Pastef party. Following a long conversation with the president earlier on Monday, Sonko announced on social media that Pastef would completely boycott the new cabinet and would not be represented by any ministers. This political…

Senegal: Senegal President Sacks Prime Minister After Growing Power Struggle [RFI] Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of tension. The alliance between the president and his former mentor looked increasingly untenable after Sonko publicly criticised some of Faye's key policies.

Senegal's ousted prime minister says his party will not participate in new government Senegal's Pastef political party will not participate in the country's new ​government, Ousmane Sonko, the recently ousted prime minister and party president, said on Monday,raising the prospect of further political turmoil amid a ​daunting debt ‌crisis.

Senegal president names government, boycotted by ally-turned-rival Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.

Senegal's political deadlock looms as Ousmane Sonko's party exits ... Ousmane Sonko speaks following his election as the President of the National Assembly in Dakar, Senegal, Tuesday, May 26, 2026,(AP Photo/Misper Apawu) CORRECTION: Name corrected to Ousmane instead of Ousman DAKAR, Senegal (AP) —Senegal‘s ousted Prime MinisterOusmane Sonkosaid his ruling majority party will not participate in the new government after months of tensions with PresidentBassirou Diomaye Faye, threatening political deadlock in a country already buckling under record debt. The two were former allies from the party known as Pastef, an acronym from its French name, Patriotes Africains du Sénégal pour le Travail, l’Éthique et la Fraternité. The party, which is headed by Sonko, holds a strong majority in parliament with 130 deputies out of 165. “We are entering a real opposition dynamic,” Babacar Ndiaye, a political analyst at the Senegal-based Wathi think tank said on Tuesday, adding that Pastef could call a vote of no confidence against the new government that could create a governance gridlock. The government announced on Monday by the new Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lo includes no major figure…

Senegal president names government, boycotted by rival Audio By Vocalize Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday announced a new government featuring several members and allies of a party led by sacked prime minister and estranged ally Ousmane Sonko, who had vowed his group would not join it. Faye's announcement came in a live television broadcast less than two weeks after he fired Sonko, his former mentor, and dismissed the cabinet following disagreements including over the troubled economy. A popular figure, Sonko was promptly elected speaker of parliament by allies in a vote boycotted by the opposition, deepening the political crisis in the west African country. Sonko remains the undisputed leader of Pastef, the party he founded in 2014 -- to which Faye also belongs -- and which controls 130 of the 165 seats in Senegal's only legislative body. On Monday, Faye named senior economist Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lo as prime minister, saying the new appointee had the expertise to steer Senegal out of its crippling debt. Lo on Monday read out a list of 30 new ministers, including some Pastef members, but notable for the absence of several of its senior figures who ha…