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England, Argentina and Belgium chase round of 16 spots as World Cup underdogs eye historic upsets.
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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 deny World Cup travel delay is due to coach dispute
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON title after a mid-game boycott of the final and now face turbulent World Cup start.
Senegal lawmakers elect ousted PM Sonko as new parliament speaker
Lawmakers reinstate Sonko and elect him speaker with overwhelming support.
![Former Senegal Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko (C) acknowledges his supporters as he becomes the new speaker of Senegal's National Assembly on May 26, 2026, at the National Assembly in Dakar [AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/afp_6a15839ec3c5-1779794846_4607d8-1779803547.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Senegal parliament speaker steps down as political crisis worsens
The move by speaker El Malick Ndiaye clears the way for sacked premier Ousmane Sonko to run for head of parliament.
Senegal football fans return home after royal pardon in Morocco
Fans arrested in Morocco in the aftermath of AFCON 2025 final were returned on humanitarian pardon by the Moroccan king.
Morocco king pardons jailed Senegal football fans from AFCON final
Morocco jailed 18 Senegal fans following fan disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final in January.
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Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko as deepening rift erupts
Supporters of Senegal’s ousted prime minister have rallied outside his home in Dakar.
Published On 23 May 2026
Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko and dissolves government
The renewed instability could complicate bailout negotiations with the International Monetary Fund.
Senegal PM slams West’s ‘homosexual tyranny’, defends LGBTQ crackdown
Human rights groups have criticised the government’s legislation targeting same-sex relationships.
Can sub-Saharan Africa outdo noisy neighbours from north at World Cup?
After Morocco became the first Africans to reach a World Cup semifinal in 2022, can a sub-Saharan side step up in 2026?
