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Senegal political shake-up: President Faye dismisses prime minister sonko

In a dramatic political move, Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko late Friday, May 22, through a presidential decree. This decisive action follows months of escalating tensions between the head of state and his government, culminating in a high-stakes address to parliament where Sonko openly challenged the president’s […]

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Senegal’s president faye removes prime minister sonko amidst political rift

The former Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, greeted by supporters outside his Dakar residence following his dismissal, on May 23, 2026. Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced Friday the termination of his Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s tenure, a move that follows months of escalating friction between the two leaders. Both men ascended to power in […]

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Senegalese president faye removes prime minister sonko from office

Presidential decree ends Ousmane Sonko’s leadership in Sénégal In a major political development in Sénégal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially terminated the functions of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The announcement, made on Friday evening, confirms the dissolution of the entire government through a formal executive decree. This decision follows several months of escalating friction […]

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Senegal president dismisses prime minister ousmane sonko amid rising tensions

In a decisive move that has sent ripples through Senegal’s political landscape, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye terminated the mandate of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday evening via a presidential decree. The decision follows months of escalating disagreements between the two leaders, marking a significant shift in the nation’s governance. Breaking political developments in Dakar […]