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President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled a new cabinet on May 26 after dismissing his former ally Ousmane Sonko as prime minister and dissolving the government. Sonko, now head of the National Assembly, announced his Pastef party would boycott the new administration due to "points of disagreement." The rift underscores deepening political divisions in Senegal over economic strategy and leadership.
Thousands of Kenyans, mostly women, marched in Nairobi on June 1 demanding the government declare a national emergency over rising femicide and missing children. The protest, one of the largest against gender-based violence in months, was sparked by the brutal killing of gospel singer Rachel Wandeto and backed by women's rights groups.
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, escalating political tensions. The move threatens to delay negotiations with the IMF over a $1.8 billion bailout as the country faces economic strain. Sonko, a former ally and popular figure, may now return to opposition, complicating governance.
The UN Security Council is considering an emergency meeting as support for a resolution on the Strait of Hormuz grows, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.
A severe outbreak of a rare Ebola virus strain is underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 65 people. Local health authorities, with the World Health Organization, are racing to contain the disease amid a fragile health system.
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has resigned, saying he no longer trusts PM Starmer's leadership. The move deepens a crisis that threatens to topple Starmer less than two years into office, following disastrous local election results.
Iran has announced a set of principles for a sustainable solution to the crisis, focusing on respect for sovereignty, non-interference, and inclusive dialogue. The framework aims to reduce international tensions and provide a basis for long-term peace.
Four individuals convicted in the US for the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. The defendants face life in prison for conspiracy to kill or kidnap and providing material support. The trial highlighted the power vacuum and crises in Haiti following the murder.
