“World is more dangerous under Trump” – Senegal PM Sonko warns

Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has criticised Donald Trump, describing him as a destabilising force and arguing that global security has worsened under his leadership.

Mr Sonko made the remarks during an international conference on sovereignty held at the Museum of Black Civilisations, where he delivered a sharp critique of US foreign policy.

“Mr Trump is not a man of peace. He is a man who destabilises the world,” he said.

His comments came shortly after a ceasefire between Washington and Tehran brought a pause to weeks of hostilities triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Conflict assessment

Mr Sonko argued that the military campaign against Iran failed to achieve its stated objectives, including curbing Iran’s ballistic capabilities and halting its nuclear ambitions.

“None of the goals have been achieved, and yet the world is plunged into chaos that nothing can justify,” he said.

He noted that despite extensive military action, the United States ultimately returned to negotiations with Iran, culminating in a ceasefire agreement that reopened the Strait of Hormuz and initiated further talks.

Global stability concerns

The Senegalese leader questioned whether the world had become safer since Mr Trump returned to power, urging a broader reflection on the impact of US actions on international peace and stability.

“In the year he has been in power… has the world become safer, more secure, more stable?” he asked.

Mr Sonko also reviewed past US military engagements, suggesting a pattern of interventions that have yielded limited long-term success while contributing to instability.

Criticism of Western allies

He further criticised Western nations for what he described as double standards, accusing them of condemning violations of international law while simultaneously supporting military operations.

“Deploring the violation of international law and on the other side making available your military bases is not political coherence,” he said.

Economic impact

Mr Sonko highlighted the economic fallout of the conflict, particularly disruptions to global oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz, warning of broader consequences for trade, food security, and essential goods.

He cautioned that African nations are especially vulnerable to such external shocks.

Call for African unity

The prime minister called on African countries to strengthen cooperation and harness the potential of the continent’s youth, stressing that true sovereignty depends on collective action and internal capacity building.