Senegal’s Sonko Bypasses Parliament to Adopt 2025 Budget

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko waved through next year’s budget, bypassing a parliamentary vote on the 6.4 trillion CFA-franc ($10.2 billion) package. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Katarina Höije Published Dec 28, 2024 • 1 minute read (Bloomberg) — Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko waved through next year’s budget, bypassing a parliamentary vote on

Senegal’s radical government claims ‘large victory’ in legislative polls

On November 18, 2024, 9:33 PM The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections with most of the votes already counted. It said the ruling party, Pastef, had won with a “large majority”. A victory for Pastef would give President Bassirou Diomaye Faye a strong mandate to implement the radical agenda of economic

Senegal’s youngest president Faye names ‘breakaway’ government

Senegal has experienced a major political transformation with the election of its new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. This 44-year-old political newcomer, who has no prior experience in elected office, won a resounding victory in the recent presidential election on a pledge of sweeping change. Faye’s victory marks a significant departure from Senegal’s long-standing political establishment. […]

Senegal’s New President Faye Starts with a Fresh Team

Senegal’s newly reelected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled his latest government, marking a significant move towards change and transformation in the West African nation. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, Faye’s former mentor, introduces a host of new faces to top positions in the administration. After securing a decisive victory in last […]

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