Senegal’s political landscape is witnessing a significant escalation of tensions at the highest levels of government. Ousmane Sonko, who now holds the influential position of President of the National Assembly and commands a substantial parliamentary majority, has issued a stark warning: he intends to dissolve the government repeatedly if necessary. Sonko publicly accuses President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of deviating from their initial sovereignist agenda, claiming Faye is instead prioritizing the establishment of his own political party. This raises critical questions: does Ousmane Sonko truly possess the constitutional power to destabilize the government in this manner? How credible is such a threat? And what strategy is the head of state, President Faye, employing in response to these serious allegations?
