Senegal’s Rift: President and PM Face Growing Divide

The Growing Divide at the Executive Level

Senegal’s political stability faces a significant test this June as a deepening rift between the president and the prime minister creates friction within the national government. The internal dispute, which has escalated throughout 2026, signals a critical period of uncertainty for the West African nation’s executive leadership and its broader governance structure. The Growing Divide … Read more

Faye Fires Sonko as Senegal’s Prime Minister

Executive Decree Ends Partnership

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and his entire government on Friday, May 22, 2026. The decree, read on national television, ends a period of escalating tensions between the two leaders, who had risen to power together in April 2024 promising significant political change for the nation. Executive Decree Ends Partnership … Read more

Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco | Football News

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title. Published On 28 Mar 202628 Mar 2026 Senegal, who won the Africa Cup of Nations title in a controversial final against hosts Morocco in January – only to be stripped of their victory weeks later – … Read more

NXGN 2026: Lamine Yamal, Estevao and 10 teenage wonderkids set to light up the 2026 World Cup

Perhaps now more than ever before, a number of players are being presented with a choice when it comes to their international allegiances, with plenty of likely participants in the World Cup set to represent countries they may not have envisioned playing for while growing up. Ibrahim Mbaye, for example, spent his childhood lining out … Read more

Senegal and Morocco tied by religion and trade but divided by AFCON fallout | Africa Cup of Nations News

When governing body offficials the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, overturning Senegal’s victory two months after the chaotic final, football fans were stunned. The impact of the decision could spread beyond sport and weaken the bond between the nations. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list While Moroccan fans took to the … Read more

Morocco says stripping Senegal of AFCON win ‘upholds rights and integrity’ | Africa Cup of Nations News

The football federation of Morocco says it welcomes the CAF Appeal Board decision to award it the 2025 AFCON title. Published On 19 Mar 202619 Mar 2026 The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has commended the decision to award its country the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, which was stripped from Senegal. The … Read more

Senegal govt alleges corruption in decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco | Football News

Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title following an appeals board review by CAF into a mid-final protest by the team’s players. Published On 18 Mar 202618 Mar 2026 Senegal’s government has called for an “independent international investigation” into corruption following the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of … Read more

Senegal to appeal decision to award AFCON title to Morocco | Africa Cup of Nations News

Morocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal’s walk-off protest in final. Published On 18 Mar 202618 Mar 2026 Senegal have condemned the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, labelling it “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable”, and saying it casts a shadow over African … Read more