For, as we clearly remember, it was Ousmane Sonko who, after his conviction, designated Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the candidate with the famous slogan “Sonko moy Diomaye,” meaning “Sonko is Diomaye,” ...

It's been a turning point for the people of Senegal as the West African nation successfully changed the hands of power from the 12-year rule of Macky Sall to a former tax inspector, Bassirou Diomaye ...

Pledge to finance 90% of initiative through domestic resources and avoid additional debt Plan includes new taxes, higher fees, public spending cuts Aims to reduce budget deficit to 3% by 2027 from 12% ...

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko voiced opposition to a proposed restructuring of the country’s debt, signaling the government’s determination to maintain financial sovereignty and preserve ...

On 8 November, during his 'Tera Meeting' with Pastef activists, Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko was defiant: “What our partners are telling us is to restructure this abyssal debt we have ...

Supporters of then-presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye gather near a campaign poster showing Faye alongside Pastef party leader Ousmane Sonko, March 25, 2024 (AP Photo by Mosa’ab Elshamy).

Tasked with reviewing and rebalancing Senegal’s oil and gas contracts with industry giants BP, Kosmos, and Woodside, the audit and renegotiation commission launched under Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko ...