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.
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Ousted PM says his party, which holds the parliamentary majority, will not participate in the new government.
Senegal arrive for their third consecutive World Cup as arguably the best side in Africa - and aim to lift the trophy.
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after a mid-game boycott of the final and now face turbulent World Cup start.
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
Supporters of Senegal’s ousted prime minister have rallied outside his home in Dakar.
Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson and Ismaila Sarr are other key players joining Mane in Senegal's World Cup forward line.
Jailed Senegal fans await judge's reply to their denial of wrongdoing at the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco.
Senegalese prime minister Ousmane Sonko accused Donald Trump of plunging the world into “chaos”.
Senegal, who were stripped of the AFCON title, are appealing the decision for the trophy to be awarded to Morocco.
The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.
Veron Mosengo-Omba's resignation follows the fallout over the CAF board's decision to strip Senegal of the AFCON title.
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title.
Senegal hope to overturn CAF's decision to crown Morocco champions after a walkout by Senegalese players in the final.